Development Strategy of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) to Increase Village Own- Source Revenue (PADes) in Gampong Meunasah Balee, Lhoknga District, Aceh Besar Regency

This study aims to identify the obstacles encountered in the management of Village-Owned Enterprises (Badan Usaha Milik Desa or BUMDes) and to analyse the strategies applicable for increasing Village Own-Source Revenue (Pendapatan Asli Desa or PADes) in Gampong Meunasah Balee, Lhoknga District, Aceh Besar Regency. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach with a survey method. Data were collected from 30 respondents, comprising village officials, BUMDes administrators, and community members utilising BUMDes services, through interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The data analysis includes descriptive analysis to depict the condition of BUMDes management and SWOT analysis to formulate appropriate development strategies based on internal and external factors. The results indicate that BUMDes management continues to face various obstacles, including limited human resources, capital constraints, low community participation, and weak management and supervisory systems. Based on the SWOT analysis, several strategic alternatives were derived to optimise the role of BUMDes in increasing PADes. These include strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing administrator competence, optimising village business potential, and strengthening cooperation and stakeholder support. This study is expected to contribute to the development of policies and management practices for BUMDes as a strategic instrument in enhancing village economic independence and Village Own- Source Revenue.