The Effect of Village Fund Allocation Policy on Development

Abstract

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi Peraturan Bupati Mandailing Natal Nomor 11 Tahun 2024 tentang Alokasi Dana Desa dalam meningkatkan pembangunan di Desa Singengu Julu, Kecamatan Kotanopan, Kabupaten Mandailing Natal. Melalui pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, penelitian ini mengumpulkan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan studi dokumentasi.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa alokasi dana desa di Desa Singengu Julu berfokus pada pembangunan infrastruktur, dengan sebagian besar dana digunakan untuk pembangunan jalan desa, saluran irigasi, serta renovasi balai desa. Program pemberdayaan masyarakat juga telah dilaksanakan, meskipun partisipasi kelompok marginal seperti perempuan dan lansia masih terbatas. Selain itu, pengawasan dan transparansi dalam penggunaan dana desa sudah diterapkan, namun masih perlu ditingkatkan agar lebih banyak masyarakat dapat mengakses dan memahami informasi tersebut.Meskipun dampak positif terhadap infrastruktur dan perekonomian lokal sudah dirasakan, tantangan yang dihadapi antara lain rendahnya kapasitas sumber daya manusia di tingkat desa serta kurangnya keterlibatan seluruh elemen masyarakat dalam perencanaan. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan peningkatan partisipasi masyarakat, penguatan kapasitas aparatur desa, serta peningkatan transparansi dan akuntabilitas dalam pengelolaan dana desa guna mencapai pembangunan yang lebih inklusif dan berkelanjutan.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of Mandailing Natal Regent Regulation Number 11 of 2024 concerning Village Fund Allocation in increasing development in Singengu Julu Village, Kotanopan District, Mandailing Natal Regency. Through a descriptive qualitative approach, this study collects data through interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The results of the study show that the allocation of village funds in Singengu Julu Village focuses on infrastructure development, with most of the funds used for the construction of village roads, irrigation canals, and village hall renovations. Community empowerment programs are also being implemented, although the participation of marginalized groups, such as women and the elderly, is still limited. In addition, supervision and transparency in the use of village funds have been implemented, but it needs to be improved so that more people can access and understand this information. Although the positive impact on local infrastructure and economy is already being felt, the challenges faced include the low capacity of human resources at the village level and the lack of involvement of all elements of society in planning. This study recommends increasing community participation, strengthening the capacity of village apparatus, and increasing transparency and accountability in village fund management to achieve more inclusive and sustainable development.