WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT THROUGH TAMAN TOGA PKK TO IMPROVE INDEPENDENT ECONOMY IN KAYU BONGKOK VILLAGE

Abstract

Poverty is a crucial issue that affects all levels of society in Indonesia and requires awareness and cooperation between citizens to overcome it. Government programs such as Direct Cash Assistance (BLT) are often less successful in encouraging the economic independence of the poor. Therefore, community empowerment, especially women, is important in the sustainable development process. This study examines women's empowerment as an effort to increase their capacity in various aspects of life through education, training, and motivation, as well as creating conditions that support women's active participation in development. Data from the National Population and Family Planning Agency (2016) shows that women are often the economic support of poor families, so their empowerment is very crucial. This study uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method to evaluate and interpret primary studies related to women's empowerment. The results show that women's economic independence and participation in development can be achieved through skill development, increased self-confidence, and active involvement in the decision-making process. Empowerment programs such as the Taman Toga PKK Program at the village/sub-district level show that the active participation of women has an important role in the success of sustainable development programs.