Transformational leadership in managing village funds for rural enterprise development

Authors

  • Nadira Putri Carissa Daulay Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Bengkel Ginting Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Tengku Irmayani Universitas Sumatera Utara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33474/jisop.v7i1.23590

Keywords:

village leadership, village funds, BUMDes, political patronage

Abstract

This study analyzes the role of village leadership in managing the Village Fund to support the development of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) in Wunut Village, focusing on the challenges of politicization and ethical governance. Through a descriptive qualitative approach-including in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis-the study found that village heads with a long-term vision and commitment to community empowerment successfully directed the Village Fund to strengthen BUMDes, such as through BPJS subsidy programs and job training by BUMDes Umbul Palem. However, local political dynamics, including patronage practices and short-term power interests, often shift budget allocations from development needs to political objectives. The findings contribute to the village leadership discourse by emphasizing the importance of integrity, transparency, and participatory leadership in reducing political interference. The research recommends strengthening the capacity of ethics-based village leadership to ensure the Village Fund achieves sustainable development impact.

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Published

2025-06-09

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Daulay, N. P. C., Ginting, B., & Irmayani, T. (2025). Transformational leadership in managing village funds for rural enterprise development. Jurnal Inovasi Ilmu Sosial Dan Politik (JISoP), 7(1), 95–103. https://doi.org/10.33474/jisop.v7i1.23590

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