Strategi Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa Melalui Potensi Lokal: Studi Kasus Gampong Peunaga Pasie, Kecamatan Meureubo, Kabupaten Aceh Barat

Community empowerment based on local potential is an important approach to reducing poverty and strengthening village economic independence. This study aims to analyze community empowerment strategies through local potential in Gampong Peunaga Pasie, Meureubo District, West Aceh Regency. This qualitative case-study collected Data through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, analyzed, using the Miles and huberman interactive model. The findings show that the strategy consists of identifying local potential, improving human resource capacity, strengthening village economic institutions, and developing partnership networks. Supporting factors include community participation and village funds, while limited capital, marketing, and skills hinder implementation. The study concludes that empowerment is effective when it is participatory and sustainable.