Strengthening the Governance of Village-owned Enterprise (VOE) through Capacity Building and Institutional Strategy Optimization for Sustainability

Abstract

This community service program aims to provide problem-solving solutions for Village-owned Enterprise (VOE) Wukirraya, Wukirsari Village, Imogiri Sub-district, Bantul Regency, which faces significant challenges in human resources and institutional governance. Key issues identified include misaligned recruitment not based on competence, low quality of human capital, minimal political support from the village government, and lack of financial management capabilities among personnel. The program used a participatory approach involving needs assessment, capacity-building workshops, and mentoring. The implementation resulted in increased understanding of financial reporting, enhanced recruitment guidelines based on competency frameworks, and strengthened strategic awareness of Village-owned Enterprise (VOE) ' positioning beyond bureaucratic obligations. This initiative highlights the need for institutional reforms, supported by adequate political will and human resource investment, to ensure the sustainability of village-owned enterprises