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This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the success of development in Kesiman Kertalangu Village. The factors examined include village institution revenue, labor force, investment, and community participation. Development, in general, can be defined as efforts to enhance the productivity of resources owned by a region, such as natural resources, human resources, and financial resources. However, development in Kesiman Kertalangu Village faces challenges, namely changes in economic structure and land use conversion, which impact the regional development. This research employs a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression analysis to examine the relationship between independent variables (village institution revenue, labor force, investment, and community participation) and the dependent variable (village development success). The data used are secondary time series data collected annually from 1995 to 2024. Data were gathered through literature review by obtaining information from credible official sources, including government agencies, the Central Bureau of Statistics, and the Kesiman Kertalangu Village Office. Data analysis was conducted using Eviews 12 software. The results indicate that village institution revenue, labor force, investment, and community participation simultaneously have a significant effect on the success of development in Kesiman Kertalangu Village. Moreover, labor force, investment, and community participation have a positive and significant partial effect on development success, while village institution revenue has a positive but not significant partial effect. The findings also reveal that investment is the most dominant factor influencing the success of development in Kesiman Kertalangu Village. Theoretically, the finding that investment has a dominant influence on the success of Kesiman Kertalangu Village development strengthens the Solow growth model, Robert Chambers' participatory theory, and Amartya Sen's capacity building concept. Practically, the research results provide strategic direction for village governments and stakeholders in designing participation- based development policies, increasing fiscal capacity, and empowering local workers.

The tourism industry is a very important part of the development of society in this modern era. Aceh Singkil Regency with its natural potential offers destinations such as Cemara Indah Beach. Even though it suffered damage due to abrasion, the government and society are trying to restore it. It is necessary to implement Sapta Pesona to increase tourist visits. This research aims to evaluate the application of Sapta Pesona at Cemara Indah Beach, providing theoretical and practical benefits as a reference with the hope of developing tourist attractions and community participation in the tourism industry. The research method used by researchers is qualitative research with a descriptive approach through in-depth interview techniques with informants. This research was carried out by collecting data from informants, namely tourism managers, tourists, business actors and village governments. This research shows that the integration of the Sapta Pesona concept into the Cemara Indah Beach tourist attraction has had a significant positive impact. Security and other elements of Sapta Pesona are effective in increasing the attractiveness of the destination. Further development recommendations are needed to ensure sustainable growth, attract more visitors and have a positive impact on the local economy. In conclusion, the implementation of Sapta Pesona at Cemara Indah Beach shows the management's commitment to improving the quality of the destination. Although efforts have been made to create a safe and clean environment, several obstacles such as local community involvement, changes in tourist behavior, infrastructure, and economic factors still need to be overcome. Suggestions involve educational campaigns, community participation, infrastructure improvements, collaboration with the private sector, sustainable economic initiatives, security technology, and improving service quality. With these steps, Cemara Indah Beach has the potential to become an attractive and sustainable tourist destination.    

This community service project sought to investigate the significance of community oversight in village fund management, focusing on Belabaja Village. Socialization and observational activities revealed a low level of community participation in monitoring the management of village funds. Factors contributing to this low participation include limited public awareness, inadequate socialization efforts by the village government, community members' busy schedules, and a lack of strong relationships between village officials and the community. Despite these challenges, community oversight remains essential for ensuring transparency and accountability in the utilization of village funds. The study concludes that there is a need to enhance public awareness of the importance of oversight and to foster stronger partnerships between village governments and the community to achieve sustainable development objectives.

Sadananya District implements community-based tourism as an empowerment approach that involves and positions the community as an important actor in the context of a new development paradigm, namely sustainable development (Sustainable Development Paradigm). The purpose of community empowerment itself is basically to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of each individual, so that they have the ability to work and strive independently in order to improve their quality of life. In addition, the purpose of empowerment is to increase the potential of the community to be able to improve the quality of life for all members of the community through self-help activities (Sutarto, 2007: 153). Primary data is obtained raw from the community and still requires further analysis. Qualitative research is to create systematic, factual and accurate observations regarding the facts or characteristics of a particular population or area. Based on the description of the research results and discussions that have been carried out, the researcher can draw conclusions, including development efforts in the Bendasari, Tanjungsari, and Gunungsari Tourism Villages which are carried out through: (a) Human resource development is carried out through training, discussions, and others. (b) Partnership with River Tubing, Taruna Karya, PLN, Resque, and parties engaged in tourism. (c) Village Government Activities, namely holding meetings, discussions, joint sports. (d) Promotion through social media, word of mouth, publications. (e) Festivals or competitions, namely bird singing competitions held at the Bukit Bubulak tourist attraction in Bendasari Village. (f) Fostering Community Organizations by inviting the community to participate in managing Tourism Villages. (e) Cooperation with Universities or colleges in Ciamis Regency and its surroundings.

Village fund allocations are funds sourced from the APBN for villages which are transferred through the district/city APBD which are used to finance government administration, implementation of development and community empowerment. This research aims to determine the management of village fund allocations in efforts to empower and welfare the community in Perk. Pulahan village based on Government Regulation No.6, 2014. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive using qualitative analysis methods. The results of this research show that overall village fund management has been carried out well, but the lack of community participation in this matter means that management is not optimal. Communities are needed to build villages together, because communities have a huge influence on the success of development and the growth of quality communities.

The aim of this research is to determine the supporting and inhibiting factors in developing a tarabunga tourist attraction based on local community participation. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach and data collection techniques through observations and interviews with nine informants. The results of this research describe the supporting and inhibiting factors in efforts to develop tourist attractions based on local community participation. Supporting factors include the provision of opportunities to the community, the will of the community, the ability of the community, cooperation and support from the government. The supporting factors for developing this tourist attraction are very good to be implemented and applied at the location of the Tarabunga tourist attraction and this is done well by some of the community. Meanwhile, inhibiting factors include different work backgrounds, causing individuals to be busy, lack of knowledge and insight regarding the development of the tarabunga tourist attraction, making it difficult for them to participate in the development of the tarabunga tourist attraction, lack of funds or limited funds making it difficult to implement tourism development programs and infrastructure is hampered. Efforts are being made to develop the Tarabunga tourist attraction based on community participation. We must pay attention to what are indicators of community participation-based tourist attraction development, namely the formation of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDES), deliberation and outreach, economic empowerment for local communities, and the importance of maintaining the culture and environment of tourist attractions. Community participation in efforts to develop the Tarabunga tourist attraction can be done through various forms of contribution, such as providing ideas, energy, expertise, money and goods.