Title: ANALYSIS OF PROBLEMS AND POTENTIAL BASED ON VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT INDEX IN THE ISLAND VILLAGES OF SUMENEP REGENCY OF INDONESIA: A STUDY IN PAJENANGGER, TORJEK AND PALIAT VILLAGES
Abstract: This study aims to describe village conditions based on Village Development Index (VDI) as regulated by the Regulation of the Ministry of Village Number 2 of 2016.The research was qualitative under the approach of Community Based Research.Data collection process was done by using the VDI variables and indicators.Research took place in three island villages of Sumenep Regency, i.e. in Pajenangger, Paliat, and Torjek.The results showed that Pajenangger and Paliat belong to the disadvantaged criterion; they both show a low welfare and competitiveness level.These island villages are very far away from Sumenep as the town center.The economy is not growing well due to the limited market access as well as human resources and facilities supporting trade infrastructure.The potential is the wellmaintained environment and natural potential.