Village Fund Implementation in Supporting Infrastructure Development: A Case Study in Purba Manalu Village, Humbang Hasundutan Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to determine  the supporting factors, and inhibiting factors in the implementation of village fund policies in infrastructure development. This research used descriptive qualitative approach. This research was conducted in Purba Manalu village, Humbang Hasundutan regency, Indonesia. The primary data were gained by conducting interviews with 11 informants, and the secondary data were gained through literature elaboration to support primary data.  The results indicate that the implementation of village funding policies in infrastructure development in the location is still not optimal. This is influenced by some factors namely namely (1) communication, (2) resources, (3) disposition (attitude), (4) bureaucratic structure. It is then divided into inhibiting and supporting factors.  The inhibiting factors for the acceleration of infrastructure development in PMV are the low level of education, the lack of village spatial planning experts in helping to build better and more organized village infrastructure, and the land acquisition factor. The supporting factors are the ability of the implementers of development (stakeholders) in empowering local communities in the implementation of rural infrastructure development, sources of funds for infrastructure development, availability of complete village facilities and infrastructure such as land in support of VF policies.