Abstract :
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan peran local champion dalam
perkembangan industri kain perca di Pekon Sukamulya, Kecamatan Banyumas,
Kabupaten Pringsewu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan teknik
pengumpulan data berupa wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan dokumentasi.
Teknik pengolahan data dilakukan dengan cara redusksi data, penyajian data, dan
kesimpulan. Selanjutnya, dianalisis dengan teknik keabsahan data menggunakan
triangulasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa local champion berperan penting
dalam mengubah masyarakat yang awalnya berbasis pertanian menjadi masyarakat
industri. Dengan memberikan motivasi terkait peluang usaha baru melalui industri
kain perca, menyediakan pendidikan dan pelatihan produksi dalam memfasilitasi
pembuatan produk kerajinan kain perca, mengkoordinasi dukungan dari pemerintah
maupun swasta, serta mencarikan solusi alternatif untuk masalah yang dihadapi
terutama dalam persoalan penyediaan bahan baku produksi dan izin mendirikan
usaha. Berkembangnya industri kain perca di Pekon Sukamulya telah memberikan
perubahan positif dalam perekonomian desa.
Kata Kunci: Peran, Local Champion, Industri Kain Perca
This research aims to describe the role of local champions in the development of
the patchwork industry in Sukamulya Village, Banyumas District, Pringsewu
Regency. This research uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques in
the form of in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Data processing
techniques were carried out by reducing data, presenting data, and conclusions.
Furthermore, it was analyzed with data validity techniques using triangulation. The
results showed that local champions play an important role in transforming the
community from an agricultural-based to an industrial society. By providing
motivation related to new business opportunities through the patchwork industry,
providing production education and training in facilitating the manufacture of
patchwork handicraft products, coordinating support from the government and the
private sector, and finding alternative solutions to the problems faced, especially in
the issue of providing production raw materials and business establishment permits.
The development of the patchwork industry in Sukamulya Village has brought
positive changes to the village economy.
Keywords: Role, Local Champion, Patchwork Industry