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Residents of Wukirsari Village Reap Benefits of Kampung Madani
Front Row (The Jakarta Post) June 14, 2024
Inauguration of Kampung Madani Wukirsari. (Permodalan Nasional Madani).
Wukirsari Village in Kapanewon Imogiri, Bantul Regency has significant potential for wayang kulit (leather puppet) enterprises. This prompted Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) to establish an integrated village ecosystem called Kampung Madani.
The main objectives of establishing Kampung Madani Wukirsari include accelerating regional economic growth through socio-economic welfare programs, clustering wayang kulit crafts, enhancing empowerment programs to increase literacy and educational interest among clients, their families and the community.
Kampung Madani in Wukirsari Village was inaugurated by Bantul Regent Abdul Halim Muslih, with attendants including Wukirsari Village Head Susilo Hapsoro. During the inauguration, 100 clients and local residents enjoyed free health check-ups.
PNM Yogyakarta Branch Manager Danang Setya Budi said that as an institution focused on empowering ultra-micro business players, PNM is committed to encouraging clients and villagers to increase their contribution.
"In Kampung Madani, the Tatah Sungging craftsman group has been formed and trained in leather crafts. They have now contributed to the community by providing employment opportunities and introducing new product innovations in wayang kulit crafts," Danang explained on June 4.
PNM President Director Arief Mulyadi also encouraged villagers to synergize to maximize the village's long-established potential.
"Kampung Madani serves as a platform for discussion and implementation to develop businesses so that villagers can empower themselves together. It requires collaboration from all villagers, both PNM clients and non-clients, to become a globally competitive wayang kulit center," Arief stated.
Source: www.thejakartapost.com