Strategic optimization of community development and empowerment programs (PPM) to Support Agricultural Sustainability in Mining Areas: A SWOT Approach

The Mining Community Development and Empowerment Program (PPM) is an obligation of mining companies to improve the quality of life, independence, and economy of communities in the vicinity of their operational areas. The objectives of this study are to formulate strategies to optimize the Community Development and Empowerment Program (PPM) so that it is more effective and sustainable in supporting the agricultural sector of the community in West Merapi District, Lahat Regency. The sample was determined using stratified random sampling with a sample size of 150 farmer respondents in 3 selected villages, namely Merapi, Telatang, and Kebur villages. The analysis methods used is SWOT analysis. The results of the study show that the most appropriate strategy for optimizing the Community Development and Empowerment Program (PPM) in supporting the agricultural sector in West Merapi District, Lahat Regency, is the W-O (Weakness–Opportunities) strategy, which is a strategy that utilizes external opportunities to overcome internal weaknesses in the program.