Analysis of Community Empowerment Through the Development of Tapis MSMEs for Local Economic Improvement in Tanggamus Regency, Lampung (Case Study: Tapis MSMEs Ari Anggraini)

Abstract

This study examines community empowerment efforts through the development of Tapis Ari Anggraini MSMEs in Tanggamus Regency, Lampung which is one of the Tapis handicraft business actors who have contributed to cultural preservation and local economic development in Tanggamus Regency. This study aims to analyze the community empowerment model applied by Tapis Ari Anggraini MSMEs and its impact on improving the local economy in Tanggamus Regency. This study uses a qualitative method with an analytical descriptive approach. Data collection was carried out through interviews, observations and documentation with the owner of Tapis MSMEs, Ari Anggraini. Data analysis techniques use data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing and verification. The research location was centered on the Tapis Ari Anggraini MSME workshop located in Tanggamus Regency, involving 50 artisans who are members of the business group. The results of the study show that Tapis Ari Anggraini MSMEs play an active role in community empowerment through skills training, especially in the technique of making tapis fabric. This study found several obstacles in the production process and financial management. The manual thread winding process causes production to run slowly, especially when the demand for products increases. In addition, recording financial statements that are also done manually makes financial management inefficient and prone to errors. Therefore, technological support in the form of automatic yarn winding machines and simple accounting software is needed to improve production efficiency and financial recording accuracy.