The Impact of Independent Peat Care Village Program on The Socio-Economic Life of Community Groups in Banyuasin District South Sumatera Province

Independent Peat Care Village is one of the community empowerment programs to help restore peatlands by improving socio-economic life. Programs that involve community groups in peat areas tend to change the social and economic activities of communities that are usually carried out daily. This research aims to analyze the impact of Independent Peat Care Village Program on the socio-economic lives of community groups in the peat area of South Sumatera. The survey method was used in this research. The data collected from 100 respondents. Data processing uses a scoring method, the Miles and Huberman Model, with stages of data reduction, presentation and conclusion. The research results showed that most people state that this program is in the category of very direct benefits (social and economic life) but is still less useful when viewed from indirect benefits (peat restoration). The community feels the social impact more than the economic impact because the implementation of this program is preceded by problem identification activities, followed by the preparation of group plans, all of which involve the participation of community group members. Economically, the impact has not been felt because financial assistance is provided to groups, not individuals, and the provision of aid to improve the community's economic life is not continuous.