Pemberdayaan Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) melalui Pengembangan Ekosistem Bisnis Kemitraan Berkelanjutan

Abstract

This community service program focuses on empowering Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) through the development of a sustainable business partnership ecosystem in Tulungagung Regency. The partner problems include limited governance capacity, suboptimal networking among BUMDes, weak business partnership strategies, and low contribution to Village Original Income (PADes). The program was implemented through workshops, training, mentoring, and consultation methods involving 45 BUMDes across Tulungagung Regency over a four-day period from December 12-15, 2025. Results showed significant achievements: participants' understanding of sustainable business ecosystems increased by 51% (from pre-test score 39.8 to post-test score 83.5); BUMDes governance capacity improved by 49%; business partnership networking among BUMDes increased from 24% to 73%; and 62% of participating BUMDes successfully developed at least one strategic partnership agreement. The program successfully established the Tulungagung BUMDes Partnership Forum as a sustainable platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and business matching. Participating BUMDes experienced an average increase in PADes contribution of 28%, creating 52 new jobs for local villagers, and facilitating cross-sector partnerships with the private sector, financial institutions, and academic institutions. This program demonstrates that strengthening BUMDes through sustainable business partnership ecosystems effectively builds high-competitiveness village enterprises capable of delivering tangible economic impact for surrounding communities.