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The Role of Driving Actors in the Social Capital Utilization in the Community

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Population density and lower class marginalization due to the development of elite areas have alienated a community over its identity. The driving actors behind every social change exist, and they utilize a change through the villagers’ literacy power. Mainstreaming views on the actors’ active roles in social change essentially impact knowledge in the sociology of ethnic and cultural society. This study aims to describe the hidden actors behind the phenomenon of cultural movements that exist and develop national and international relations. This paper applies qualitative data collected in a participatory manner through interviews with key actors in Kampung Cempluk Festival. Focus group discussions were conducted with actors involved in every festival held by the community. Informants selected by snowball were then interviewed about their perceptions, motivations, and a value embodiment process. Researchers did the literature study through writings, releases, newspapers, mass media opinions, and several previous researches. The results indicate that alienation will foster citizens’ critical awareness of development and cultural values impacts. It is supported by driving actors who can read the potentials and opportunities in society. Thus, this research becomes the basis for policymakers in planning development which should prioritize a cultural approach and consider the threat of hidden power loss in society.

Application of Social Capital-Based Institutional Model in Formulating Village-Owned Enterprise Policy as a Resilience Strategy for Local Economic Development

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This study aims to determine the application of social capital-based institutional models in formulating policies for village-owned enterprises as a resilience strategy for local economic development. This research uses a qualitative approach. Data collection is carried out through observation techniques, interviews, documentation Data reduction steps, data presentation, and conclusion/verification process the collected data. In view of the aftereffects of the examination, it was found that the investigation of the social capital-based institutional model, shows that parts of trust, informal organizations, and normal practices play a significant part in the utilization of this model in the detailing of arrangements for Town Claimed Ventures. These factors have’a major influence on the success of the village’s local economic development resilience strategy. Then the results of the analysis showed that the application of the social capital institutional model in Barae Village, Soppeng Regency, had succeeded in increasing the economic resilience of the community. This is realized through better access to the capital needed, as well as the ability of the community to meet their daily needs at affordable prices. The impact is an improvement in the quality of life and economic resilience in the village.

Indonesian Village Owned Enterprises Accounting Information System, Social Capital and Sustainability Economics Post-Covid-19 Pandemic

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: Indonesian Village Owned Enterprises set up by mandatory from the central government. Hence, to be able to survive in the long run, it needs to maximize its social capital from its village citizen. Village citizens are the main stakeholders, suppliers, as well as consumers of Village Owner Enterprises. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many villages citizen lost their job due to social restrictions related to the disease. As the unemployment rate is higher, this could be an endangered Village’s economic sustainability. Based on that problem, this research examines the Village Owned Enterprises’ Accounting Information System (AIS) and Social Capital in order to achieve the village’s economic sustainability during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

This study type is survey research. Quantitative data are gathered using the questionnaires on 122 Village Owned Enterprises Managers in Indonesia. Data was then analyzed using Partial Least Square statistical models.

The empirical analysis results show that AIS has effect on Social Capital and Sustainable Economics. Hence, Social Entrepreneurship as one form of Social Capital has positive effects on village sustainable economics. AIS effect on sustainable economics is partially mediated by Social Capital. This is consistent with Resources Based View (RBV) Theory and Stakeholder Theory. The more Village Owned Enterprises could develop and maintain social capital, the higher sustainability economics in the villages as their stakeholders.