PERAN CAMAT DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DI KANTOR CAMAT MARAWOLA BARAT KABUPATEN SIGI

Abstract

The objectives of this study are: (1) To identify and describe the role of the sub-district head in the community empowerment process in West Marawola District, Sigi Regency. (2) To analyze the forms of coordination between the sub-district head, village government, and community organizations in supporting community empowerment efforts in West Marawola District. (3) To identify and analyze the supporting and inhibiting factors of the sub-district head's role in community empowerment in West Marawola District. This study is a qualitative study with four selected informants. Data collection used observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. The data analysis techniques used were: (1) Data collection (2) Data reduction (3) Data presentation (4) Verification (5) Conclusion. Based on the results of the research and analysis conducted by the researcher, the following conclusions can be drawn: (1) The role of the sub-district head in the community empowerment process in West Marawola District, Sigi Regency is very strategic and multidimensional. The sub-district head functions as a coordinator, facilitator, mentor, and supervisor, ensuring that community empowerment programs are implemented in accordance with local needs and regional government policies.

Keywords; Empowerment, Community and Sub-district Head.