Evaluating Local Government Empowerment Programs for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) In Promoting Local Economic Growth: A Case Study of Garut Regency, Indonesia

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Qualitative analysis assesses MSME empowerment programs in Garut, revealing gaps in outreach and coordination.

Empowerment programs have not reached all MSME actors evenly, particularly micro-enterprises in rural areas.
Key challenges include weak inter-agency coordination and limited data availability impacting program effectiveness.
The evaluation framework is based on Dunn’s five dimensions of public policy, emphasizing holistic assessment.
A more integrated, locally-driven, and participatory approach is essential for achieving inclusive local economic growth.

Meliana et al. (2025) studied this question.

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