Inter-Organizational Collaboration and Its Impact on the Effectiveness of Empowerment Programs in the Bulukumba, Bone, and Makassar Regions: A Comprehensive Study

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the relationship between cross-organizational support and the effectiveness of empowerment programs in the Bulukumba, Bone, and Makassar regions. Using a qualitative method, the research was conducted from August to December 2022, with a focus on three pilot villages in South Sulawesi. With 15 key informants selected through purposive sampling, data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations. Data analysis involved stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing or verification.The results of this research reveal the importance of integrating physical, human, and social capital in community empowerment. It was found that the implementation of the program faced challenges in integrating these three capitals, often due to limitations in human resources and coordination among institutions. The Indonesia Juara program, which aims to develop an integrated empowerment model, encountered difficulties in applying these principles in the field. Furthermore, this study highlights the importance of the Pentahelix concept, which involves government, academia, business, communities, and media, in community empowerment. However, it was found that Pentahelix collaboration is still not optimal in practice, especially in the context of the Indonesia Juara program. Collaborative leadership is needed to enhance the effectiveness of this program by effectively integrating various stakeholders in empowerment efforts. It is recommended to promote stronger cooperation between Ministries/Institutions and Regional Device Organizations (OPD) to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency. Collaborative leadership is required to effectively integrate various stakeholders.