A Study on Village Financial Management: Problems and Solutions for Empowering Rural Communities in West Java | [Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences • 2025]

Author(s):

1. Deden Mulyana: Department, Siliwangi University, Tasikmalaya, Indonesia

2. Adhitya Rahmat Taufiq: Department, Siliwangi University, Tasikmalaya, Indonesia

3. Mohammad Soleh Soeaidy: Department, Siliwangi University, Tasikmalaya, Indonesia

Abstract:

This study examines the effectiveness of village financial management systems and their impact on sustainable rural development. The study identifies successes and challenges in controlling village finances through various methodologies, including field exploration, interviews, surveys, and expert feedback from 27 villages. The results demonstrate that most villages have high budget realization rates; however, challenges include insufficient financial literacy, a lack of transparency, limited community involvement, and slow long-term growth. The study highlights the significance of training, participatory budgeting, and digital finance systems in improving the efficiency and accountability of local governments. This study provides a valuable roadmap for future policies and activities that can help rural communities become more resilient and promote equitable development in Indonesia. It achieves this by recommending practical ways to enhance financial management skills and encouraging all participants to engage in decision-making.

Page(s): 9274-9285

DOI: 10.57239/PJLSS-2025-23.1.00727

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Year: 2025

Keywords:

Financial Management Community Empowerment Village

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