Evektivitas Kebijakan Pemerintah Daerah Dalam Pengentasan Kemiskinan Di Kabupaten Lamongan

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the poverty alleviation policies implemented by the Lamongan District Government, using a qualitative descriptive approach that centers the lived experiences of impoverished communities. The findings reveal that although policies and budgets are in place, implementation on the ground falls significantly short of expectations. Key issues include the misalignment of programs with local needs, low levels of community participation in policy planning and evaluation, institutional weaknesses in village organizations such as BUMDes, and a development orientation that prioritizes physical infrastructure over economic empowerment. Moreover, the lack of transparency and accountability in program management further erodes public trust in government institutions. This research underscores that poverty alleviation must be understood as a transformative process that requires participatory, contextual, and sustainable policies—not merely administrative reporting or the achievement of statistical targets. These findings are expected to serve as a foundation for more inclusive policy evaluations and to encourage a more just and meaningful presence of the state within society.