PERAN BUM DESA DALAM PENINGKATAN KESEJAHTERAAN MATERIAL DI ERA PANDEMI

Abstract

This study aims to determine the Role of BUM Desa in Improving Community Material Welfare in the Pandemic Era. Qualitative methods were used to analyze research results and collect data through interviews with village heads, heads of BUM Desa, BUM Desa administrators and village communities. The results of the research are the role of BUM Desa in improving the material welfare of the community in the pandemic era through: 1) The general trading unit plays the role of: a) accommodating village products produced by village communities for marketing; b) provide stationery and office supplies for school and office needs; c) LPG suppliers for retail traders; d) Providing fertilizer for the needs of farmers. 2) Market Unit plays a role; a) provide convenience to the village community in meeting their daily needs in the form of staples and other needs; b). Providing opportunities for people to develop themselves to become entrepreneurs; c). There was interaction between the people in the village.