The Role of Karang Taruna in Increasing the Economic Productivity of Peuyeum Industry in Bandung

Abstract

This paper aimed to empower Karang Taruna to participate in Peuyeum Cimenyan business management in order to increase the economic productivity of peuyeum industry in Bandung. This paper uses participatory techniques through counseling and training methods. The participants in the counseling and training program were the member of Karang Taruna in Cimenyan District, Bandung City, which were spread in several areas, including: Babakan as many as 53 people, Lebak Gede as many as 80 people, and Cipaheut as many as 103 people. The results of this paper includes (1) increasing levels of Karang Taruna participation in Peuyeum Cimenyan business management; (2) establishing Peuyeum Cimenyan's business service center managed by Karang Taruna that helped MSMEs especially in online marketing and logistic areas. Keywords—economic productivity; Karang Taruna; MSMEs