The population of Indonesia is spread from Sabang to Merauke, making Indonesia
have various differences in each region. Welfare and empowerment are
interconnected in society. Community empowerment in villages also needs to be
carried out continuously so that the local economy can compete in the current era
of globalization. This became the basis for this research to be carried out. The aim
of this research is the empowerment of the MSME community through VillageOwned Enterprises (BUMDes) in Kedungwonokerto village, Prambon sub-district,
Sidoarjo Regency. The village government forming BUMDes is one step in reviving
the local village economy. The role of BUMDes in community empowerment can
be seen as a first step in helping to improve the local village economy.
Empowerment of the MSME community carried out through BUMDes can be a
reference and a form of BUMDes contribution in increasing the economic value of
the village. This research uses qualitative research based on the results of
observations, interviews and documentation. The results of this research are that
BUMDes provides efforts to empower the community through training and
outreach activities, creating a website to sell products online, establishing a special
place for village communities to sell or culinary as well as bazaar activities aimed
at introducing village community business products.
Keywords: Community Empowerment; Village Government; BUMDes;