The Influence of Community Empowerment Elements and the Role of Farmer Groups on Community Empowerment

Abstract

The elements of community empowerment and the role of farmer groups are very important in increasing community development. This study was aimed to 1) identify elements of community empowerment and the role of farmer groups in community empowerment, and 2) analyze the influence of elements of empowerment and the role of farmer groups on community empowerment. The research was conducted in Merjosari Village, Malang City. Determination of the sample using non-probability sampling of 32 respondents. This study used primary data covering Elements of Community Empowerment and the Role of Farmer Groups. Data analysis used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis. The results showed that the elements of community empowerment include information accessibility, involvement and participation, accountability, and local organizational capacity. The role of farmer groups includes learning classes, cooperation vehicles, and production units. And also, the element of community empowerment and the role of farmer groups has a significant influence on community empowerment. This study concluded that the better the element of empowerment and the role of farmer groups, the better the community empowerment.