The high potential for corruption of village fund distribution has become a concern of various parties, including in West Kalimantan. The government is asked to conduct a comprehensive evaluation so that the program for the village community development runs as
Village Head of Sungai Itik Discusses Draft of Agricultural Land Protection

The Head of Sungai Itik Village, Kakap District, Kubu Raya, Erwin, discussed draft of village spatial planning based on agricultural land protection with Gemawan Association. The activity was attended by several village activists along with the local community, Saturday (29/7).
Red Rice of Mangat Baru Village, Sold Out Sought by Buyers

The agricultural product of women’s group of Mangat Baru Village, in the form of red rice, was sold out sought by buyers at Radangk House, Kota Baru, Pontianak, Thursday (28/7). As stated by the Assistant Manager of Women’s Consortium Program
Department of Social and Empowerment of Sambas Appreciates Participatory Village Mapping

The Department of Social and Village Community Empowerment of Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan, appreciates the activities carried out by a community empowerment organization, Gemawan, which is ssisting in participatory village mapping. “We really appreciate Gemawan Association which has been working
Gemawan Maps 55 Villages in Sambas

Director of Gemawan Association, Laili Khairnur said that out of 193 villages in Sambas Regency, 55 of them are in the process of participatory mapping. “Maps and village borders will be very helpful in the development of the villages in
Cheerful Smiles Implied on These Women’s Faces?

Cheerful and happy smiles were shown on the faces of Women’s Farmer Groups, when planting rice in the agricultural demonstration plot assisted by Gemawan Association and West Kalimantan Women’s Consortium in Tekalong Village. According to Ridho, a Gender Expert Staff
Improving Village Economy, Gemawan Kalbar Encourages to Maximize Role of BUMDes

Executive Director of Gemawan Association in West Kalimantan, Laili Khairnur, believes that it is time for village communities to rise economically and that can be achieved one of them through Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes). She thinks that the economy in village
Formulating 11 Recommendations for Ministry of Villages

It has been three years since Village Law was applied. However, the implementation of the Village Law in various regions in Indonesia still faces challenges, so that the breakthrough of the administration of President Joko Widodo to develop Indonesia from
Gemawan: Time for Village Economy to Rise through BUMDes

Executive Director of Gemawan Association in West Kalimantan, Laili Khairnur, believes that it is time for village communities to rise economically and one of the ways is through Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes). Khairnur stated that the village communities must be more
Gemawan Says Village Funds Must be Used for Development of MSMEs Potential

Director of Gemawan Association, Laili Khairnur, considered that village funds which are currently distributed to every village have not given any impact on the village economy. This is because most of the villages have not had Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes). Gemawan,
