The songkok industry in Lamongan has quite a large economic potential, but still faces various challenges in increasing competitiveness, especially in facing increasingly tight market competition. Some of the main obstacles found are lack of innovation, limited access to wider markets, and low utilization of technology in production and marketing. This study aims to explore strategies to increase the competitiveness of local songkok products through a creative economic empowerment program using the Chambers Theory perspective. The research method used is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of in-depth interviews, field observations, and literature studies. Data analysis was carried out descriptively qualitatively with three main stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the creative economic empowerment program plays a significant role in improving craftsmen's skills, encouraging innovation in design, and expanding the marketing reach of songkok products. By applying analysis based on Chambers Theory, this empowerment contributes to increasing power within (craftsmen's confidence and awareness), power to (individual capacity to innovate and develop businesses), power with (collaboration between craftsmen in the community), and power over (ability to face competition and external constraints). Based on these results, it can be concluded that empowering the creative economy is an effective strategy in increasing the competitiveness of Lamongan songkok products. Therefore, close cooperation is needed between the government, the artisan community, and the private sector in order to create a sustainable creative industry environment.
 
 

The purpose of the research is to describe and analyze the Village Government Strategy in Improving Village Development in the Era of Village Autonomy, what obstacles are experienced, and the efforts made by the Government in Improving Development in Mahakam Regency. This research is a qualitative research with a level of descriptive analysis, with data collection techniques using interviews, observations, and documentation. The data analysis technique in this study uses Miles and Huberman interactive data analysis techniques. The results of the study show that the Village Government Strategy in Efforts to Improve Village Development in Mahakam Regency is carried out with several steps, including development planning is carried out based on the musaywarah of the village development plan based on data from the lowest scope, namely the RT/RW environment based on Musrenbamg then outlined in the Village Development Work Plan. The implementation of development is carried out based on the Development Budget Plan, namely what priorities will be implemented, which are managed on a local scale through village self-management, village cooperation with third parties. The process of monitoring and evaluating development is carried out at the village and sub-district levels assisted by community institutions that check the list of activities listed in the Development Work Plan document stipulated in the Village Budget. The development supervision process is carried out through community institutions and community leaders. Obstacles in the development of villages in Mahakam Regency include, among others, the desired development has not been achieved, this is due to the difficulty of obtaining a budget. Efforts made include proposing a village Musrenbang next year, making a medium-term long-term development plan for a term of 5 years and including RKA and RKP.

This research is a descriptive qualitative research, data collection techniques using interviews, observations, and documentation. The purpose of the study is to describe the role of the Manpower Office in the prevention of Manpower and to find out what obstacles are experienced by the Manpower Office in the context of preventing Illegal Labor in Sampang Regency. The research informant is the Head of the Office, Head of Placement and Expansion of TKI of the Sampang Regency Manpower and Transmigration Office. Data analysis uses an interactive model. The results of the study show that the Sampang Regency Government Manpower Office has a role as a regulator carried out through the provision of socialization and counseling to the community, providing supervision for normative issues to be handled. The role as a mediator is carried out by collecting data on prospective migrant workers who register themselves. The role as a facilitator is to respond to incoming reports and will later be handled according to existing procedures and regulations. The obstacles of the Manpower and Transmigration Office in the context of preventing Illegal Labor in Sampang Regency consist of Internal Obstacles related to the instability of this system as evidenced by the dual functions of BNP2TKI. Weak coordination between government agencies in charge of managing migrant workers. Weak supervision of PJTKI whose operational permits have expired. External obstacles include background, educational factors, knowledge/experience, condition of prospective kindergartens, low quality of human resources from prospective migrant workers

This study aims to explore the sustainability of Rumah Susun Sederhana Milik (Rusunami) as a viable housing solution for Low-Income Communities (MBR) in Surabaya. The study adopts a qualitative approach using a case study method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with residents, management representatives, and local government officials, as well as through field observations. Data analysis was conducted based on the indicators of the Adequate Housing Framework by UN-Habitat, which include secure tenure, affordability, habitability, accessibility, location, and the availability of basic services. The findings reveal that Rusunami is capable of providing affordable housing for MBR with a permanent ownership system, despite facing major challenges such as administrative barriers and low financial literacy. The program has proven to contribute to improving the quality of life of residents and reducing socio-economic inequalities. To ensure long-term sustainability, strategic measures are needed, such as simplifying administrative procedures and enhancing the financial literacy of the community. Development recommendations include improving the administrative system to ensure the program can be accessed by a larger number of MBR optimally.