Facilitation of Preparatory Activities For The National Strategic Program of Koperasi Desa Merah Putih In Rambah Village - Administrative Assistance, Socialization, and Capacity Building

Sep 10, 2026

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The National Strategic Program Koperasi Desa Merah Putih (KDMP) is an Indonesian initiative aimed at strengthening rural economies through independent, productive, and sustainable cooperative institutions. Rambah Village in Tanah Tumbuh District faces obstacles such as limited institutional preparedness, insufficient administrative capacity, and low community participation in establishing and managing village cooperatives. Facilitation activities were implemented to support program readiness via administrative assistance, program socialization, and capacity building. A qualitative study used field observations, semi-structured interviews, outreach, focus group discussions, and technical assistance to prepare cooperative documents. Results show improved community understanding and participation, plus increased village government compliance through stronger community–authority coordination, enabling sustainable welfare-enhancing cooperatives and better government-led cooperative program implementation.

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Introduction

Constitutional and policy basis for cooperatives

KDMP initiative and program objectives

Abstract

Study aims and facilitation approach

Methods

Key findings and conclusions

DOI: [https://doi.org/10.38035/gijtm.v4i2](https://doi.org/10.38035/gijtm.v4i2)[ ](https://doi.org/10.38035/gijtm.v4i2)[https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Facilitation of Preparatory Activities For The National Strategic Program ofKoperasi Desa Merah Putih In Rambah Village, Tanah Tumbuh District Wahyu Aldino1, Teti Marlina2, Astuti Prihatiningsih3 1Universitas Islam Tebo, Tebo, Indonesia, [wahyualdino234@gmail.com](wahyualdino234@gmail.com)[ ](wahyualdino234@gmail.com)2Universitas Islam Tebo, Tebo, Indonesia, [tetimarlina622@gmail.com](tetimarlina622@gmail.com)[ ](tetimarlina622@gmail.com)3Universitas Islam Tebo, Tebo, Indonesia, [astutiprihatingsih86@gmail.com](astutiprihatingsih86@gmail.com) [Corresponding Author:](Corresponding Author: wahyualdino234@gmail.com1)[ ](Corresponding Author: wahyualdino234@gmail.com1)[wahyualdino234@gmail.com](Corresponding Author: wahyualdino234@gmail.com1)[1](Corresponding Author: wahyualdino234@gmail.com1) Abstract: The National Strategic Program Koperasi Desa Merah Putih (KDMP) represents one of the Indonesian government’s strategic initiatives to strengthen rural economies by promoting independent, productive, and sustainable cooperative institutions. Rambah Village, located in Tanah Tumbuh District, possesses considerable community resources and development potential. However, the village continues to face several challenges, including limited institutional preparedness, inadequate administrative capacity, and low levels of community participation in the establishment and management of village cooperatives. These challenges highlight the need for facilitation activities as an essential preliminary step toward supporting the implementation of the national program. This final project aimed to facilitate the preparatory process for the National Strategic Program for KDMP in Rambah Village through administrative assistance, program socialization, and capacity building for community members and village officials in cooperative governance. The study employed a qualitative approach using field observations, semi-structured interviews, community outreach activities, focus group discussions, and technical assistance in preparing the administrative documents required for cooperative establishment. The findings indicate that the facilitation activities significantly improved community understanding of the role and benefits of village cooperatives, increased community participation in the program preparation process, and assisted the village government in fulfilling the administrative requirements for cooperative establishment. Furthermore, stronger coordination between community members and village authorities emerged as a key enabling factor in enhancing institutional readiness for implementing the National Strategic Program for KDMP in Rambah Village. In conclusion, the facilitation process provides an important foundation for establishing a sustainable village cooperative capable of improving community welfare while strengthening the local rural economy. The findings also suggest that participatory facilitation and institutional capacity building play a critical role in supporting the successful implementation of government-led rural cooperative development programs. Keyword: Facilitation, Village Cooperatives, National Strategic Program, Koperasi Desa Merah Putih (KDMP), Community Empowerment INTRODUCTION Article 33(1) of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia stipulates that the national economy shall be organized as a collective endeavor based on the principle of mutual cooperation (asas kekeluargaan) . In accordance with this constitutional mandate, cooperatives are recognized as one of the primary institutional mechanisms for implementing a people-centered economic system. This constitutional foundation reflects Indonesia’s commitment to promoting inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economic development th

FAQs

What challenges does Rambah Village face in establishing KDMP-related village cooperatives?

The village faces limited institutional preparedness, inadequate administrative capacity, and low community participation in establishing and managing village cooperatives.

How did the facilitation activities support KDMP preparation in Rambah Village?

The program provided administrative assistance, socialization of the national program, and capacity building for community members and village officials to prepare required cooperative documents.

What results indicate that the facilitation activities were effective?

Facilitation improved community understanding and increased participation in program preparation, while also helping the village government meet administrative requirements. Stronger coordination between community members and village authorities was a key enabler.

Sep 10, 2026

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