Village-Owned Enterprises Management Model in Improving Village Original Income: Best Practice from Pujon Kidul, Indonesia

The autonomy system in the village should be able to optimize the potential of the village for the welfare of the community. The existence of Village-Owned Enterprises (called BUMDes) aims to move the wheels of the economy and improve people's lives. Pujon Kidul Tourism Village is one of the successful villages in the management and development of BUMDes. This study analyzes the BUMDes management model in increasing Village Original Income. This study uses a phenomenological approach. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis was carried out through several stages, including: 1) data reduction, 2) data presentation, 3) conclusion drawing and verification. Based on the results of the analysis, it is known that the Pujon Kidul BUMDes is one of the successful BUMDes in management and development. Through various business units that are mutually sustainable with each other and utilize existing Human Resources to take part in the management of BUMDes, making it the largest contributor to the Original Income of Pujon Kidul Village. There are five business units that are run through BUMDes, starting from the Drinking Water User Population Association (HIPPAM), Integrated Waste Management Sites (TPST), Tourism (Sawah Cafe), Savings and Loans or Banking Units, and Voucher Units. These units succeeded in absorbing a workforce of approximately 650 people which resulted in a decrease in unemployment and juvenile delinquency, as well as an increase in Village Original Income (PADes) to accelerate village development. The success of Pujon Kidul BUMDes is motivated by good management. Every unit, from HIPPAM to voucher units, can be managed by the surrounding community, so it cannot be denied that the community is the main actor involved in it. Management carried out by the community can reap maximum results so as to increase Village Original Income. The income is used to improve the welfare of the community through equitable development and other aspects. The increase in PADes has a positive impact on equity and the welfare of the surrounding community.