Local Economic Development Through Thematic Village Development Guava Crystal Wates Village

This article discusses local economic development as an important strategy in improve the welfare of the community at the village and sub-district levels. This article discusses development of Kampung Jambu Kristal in Wates Subdistrict as an effort to strengthen the local economy. Through a participatory approach, this village utilizes agricultural potential Crystal guava as a superior commodity. The development program includes increasing capacity farmer, optimization production, as well as strategy marketing innovative Which integrated with local tourism. As a result, the development of Kampung Jambu Kristal has contributed positive in create field Work, increase income public, and support local economic resilience in Wates Village. This study is expected to be a model for development economy based on potential local in area other.