Implementasi Prinsip-Prinsip Community Development oleh LAZ Hadji Kalla dalam Pemberdayaan Kelompok Tani Paranta Juru di Desa Tonasa Kecamatan Tombolo Pao Kabupaten Gowa

Abstract

The main problem in this research is how LAZ Hadji Kalla implements community development principles in empowering the Paranta' Juru Farmers Group in Tonasa Village, Tombolo Pao District. This research aims to: (1) How LAZ Hadji Kalla implements community development principles in empowering the Paranta' Juru Farmers Group in Tonasa Village, Tombolo Pao District, and (2) What impact does the implementation of community development principles have on increasing the capacity and independence of the Paranta' Juru Farmers Group in Tonasa Village. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a community development approach. Primary data was obtained through observation, interviews with LAZ Hadji Kalla, the head of the Paranta' Juru Farmers Group, and five members of the farmer group, and documentation of empowerment activities in the field. Secondary data was obtained through a literature review of books, scientific journals, and other sources relevant to the research topic. The results of the study indicate that: (1) LAZ Hadji Kalla implemented community development principles in empowering the Paranta' Juru Farmers Group in Tonasa Village through the integrated application of the principles of participation, independence, self-reliance, social justice, togetherness, and desire in the planning, implementation, and evaluation stages of empowerment activities; and (2) The application of these community development principles had a positive impact on increasing the capacity and independence of the farmer group, as evidenced by increased knowledge, skills, ability to manage agricultural activities independently, and the cessation of the use of mentoring results. The implications of this study indicate that the implementation of community development principles in community empowerment programs needs to be supported by ongoing mentoring and strengthening the institutional capacity of farmer groups so that the impact of increased community capacity and independence can be maintained and developed optimally in the long term.