Implementasi Tatakelola Manajemen Koperasi Merah Putih

Abstract

The Red and White Cooperative was established during the administration of the Red and White Cabinet under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka as the realization of the government's Asta Cita agenda. As a government-led economic initiative, the program targets the establishment of approximately 80,000 cooperative units across villages throughout Indonesia to strengthen rural economies and improve community welfare. The Red and White Cooperative aims to improve the welfare of rural communities through a people-centered economic system. As an economic institution, it reflects the Indonesian national identity by embracing the principles of kinship, mutual cooperation, and social justice. Through village and sub-district administrations, the government develops these cooperatives with a focus on agriculture, fisheries, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Each cooperative receives capital support ranging from IDR 3 billion to IDR 5 billion, financed through Village Funds, the State Budget (APBN), Regional Budgets (APBD), and loans from the Association of State-Owned Banks (Himbara). The establishment of the Red and White Cooperative is expected to benefit rural residents, including fishermen, farmers, agricultural laborers, private-sector employees, and small traders. Its operations are directly supervised by the government to ensure accountability and effective implementation. The Red and White Cooperative in Karangagung Village, Palang District, Tuban Regency, East Java, has been operating for six months as part of the village's economic self-reliance initiative. However, its performance has not yet reached an optimal level. This community service program provides guidance and managerial assistance to strengthen the implementation of the Red and White Cooperative through the application of appropriate technology and effective management practices. The program employs lectures, educational activities, and interactive discussions with members of the village community. It is expected that the integration of technology and improved management will enhance the cooperative's performance, promote sustainable rural development, improve community welfare, and support the achievement of village economic self-reliance through a government-led economic policy