Development of Partner Villages in Increasing the Number and Capability of Weaving Craftsmen in Tritiro Village Bulukumba Regency South Sulawesi Indonesia

Abstract

The implementation of partner village development research in community empowerment aims to find solutions to increase the number and ability of weaving craftsmen in Tritiro Village, Bontotiro District, Bulukumba Regency, and South Sulawesi by carrying out several stages of activities, namely: (1) planning stage, (2) implementation stage, and (3) evaluation stage. The planning, implementation, and evaluation stages are the stage of preparing everything needed to implement the community development program in increasing the number and ability of weaving craftsmen in partner villages. Analysis of the situation in Tritiro Village was carried out by identifying the problems faced by the local community. The research was carried out with a qualitative approach through observation, interviews, and documentation. Based on the analysis of the problem and the results of the discussion, it was found that: 1) the success of the family planning program had reduced the population, resulting in a shortage of labor, including weaving craftsmen; 2) many villagers moved to cities to work and continue their education, 3) limited availability of skilled workers; 4) creativity development is not optimal and 5) innovation still depends on the government.