Upaya Peningkatan Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Mendukung Pengembangan Masyarakat Desa Samura, Kecamatan Kabanjahe, Kabupaten Karo, Sumatera Utara

Abstract

This study aims to analyze efforts to improve human resources (HR) undertaken by the village government and various stakeholders in supporting community development in Samura Village, Kabanjahe District, Karo Regency. The study employed a qualitative approach using an action research method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews conducted in two stages: on April 10, 2026, with the Head of Hamlet 4 (Mr. Safrizal) as a supporting informant; and on May 7, 2026, with three village officials as key informants, namely Mrs. Rabiah Br Lubis (Government Affairs Division), Mrs. Cantika Faurizia (Welfare Division), and Mr. Purwanto Purba (Finance Division). The findings indicate that the economic condition of Samura Village is relatively stable, with most residents earning their livelihoods as farmers and traders. Human resource development efforts are carried out through agricultural extension programs, National Narcotics Agency (BNN) initiatives, Family Welfare Empowerment (PKK) activities, educational achievement awards, and the utilization of agricultural technology based on digital applications. However, the study identified several challenges, including low parental awareness regarding children’s education, limited village funds due to budget efficiency policies, insufficient entrepreneurship training, and inadequate infrastructure and information technology facilities in several hamlets. The identified gap is the absence of structured business training and local product export development programs to optimize the existing agricultural potential.