Capacity Building for Joint Business Groups Tabadiku Tongole through Bambu Tutul Crafts

Abstract

Community empowerment has shown itself as an approach that is widely adopted and has colored many community development policies and is also a means to change the social and economic life of the community through the potential that exists in society but does not receive enough attention or support from the government. This is felt by the people in Marikurubu Village, Central Ternate District. This region has the unique traditional potential of bamboo, but until now it has not been fully developed. In fact, this potential can be used as income to increase local community income which can be used to improve their welfare. Therefore, with the presence of community service, Universitas Terbuka is here to empower the potential of the existing Joint Business Group to be more optimal. The problems faced by craftsmen of traditional bamboo chairs and accessories in Marikurubu Village are complex. These problems include limited business capital, a lack of skilled workers who can make various types of handicrafts, as well as limited handicraft-making equipment. In addition, limitations also exist in the marketing of handicraft products and the lack of touches that come from outside, both from the government and other parties. The purpose of this community service implementation plan is to open up business opportunities for the community. This is especially so for the less fortunate who have the skills and desire to earn income. The scope of this activity is to improve the family economy independently, especially for those who are members of the Tabadiku Tongole Joint Business Group.