Peranan Perbadanan Pembangunan Ekonomi Sarawak (SEDC) Sibu Dalam Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Masyarakat

This study aims to determine (1) the forms of community economic empowerment programs offered by the Sarawak Economic Development Development Agency (SEDC) Sibu, (2) the process of economic empowerment programs carried out by SEDC Sibu, and (3) changes and results achieved by SEDC Sibu in economic empowerment for the Sibu community. Based on these objectives, what will be the main discussion in this research is how SEDC Sibu plays a role in the economic empowerment efforts of the Sibu community. This study uses qualitative research methods, namely by using descriptive study methods in analyzing the issues to be discussed. Each data collected is to use three forms of data collection techniques namely observation, interviews, and document analysis. As a result of research findings and analysis, (1) SEDC Sibu has carried out several forms of economic empowerment programs that are in the form of loan assistance, training, and guidance such as the Small and Simple Industrial Loans Scheme (SPIKS), Incubator Centers and Business Guidance (PIBU), Training and Mentoring Guidance, and so forth. (2) The process carried out by SEDC Sibu are by holding deliberations in planning programs, formulating program plans, forming program implementation teams, and implementing programs. (3) The program that has been run successfully is based on indicators obtained from the field, namely increasing the income of the whole day, the community can manage all its affairs independently, and the community can solve problems with their ability and authority.