Pendampingan Kelompok Usaha Kerajinan Bambu Untuk Peningkatan Produktivitas UMKM Di Desa Pehkulon Kabupaten Kediri

Abstract

Bamboo as a natural resource must be utilized as well as possible and its existence is maintained so that it does not run out. Bamboo products actually have a high aesthetic value. If bamboo is transformed into a beautiful craft, it will add high economic value and is a bright industrial prospect. In addition, bamboo material does not damage the environment, so it helps to protect nature and reduce the
occurrence of Global Warning. Consumers will be more observant in choosing
environmentally friendly products. The existence of Bamboo Craftsmen in Pehkulon
Village grows slowly and their products are considered unattractive in the
community. This is because many craftsmen have switched professions, besides the
lack of production tools owned by bamboo craftsmen. So far, craftsmen make
bamboo crafts using only very simple tools, namely knives and machetes. Besides
that, craftsmen do not understand management science, such as financial
management, production management, marketing management, accounting and
have never received entrepreneurship coaching and training. Prior to community
service activities, the products produced by the bamboo craft business group wereo nly bamboo fences and woven bamboo. After carrying out community service activities, now the bamboo craftsman business group has been able to make various product diversification and innovations such as: bamboo decorative lights, bamboo lap top cases, bamboo keyboards, bamboo mice, bamboo furniture, bamboo fountains, bamboo decorations, etc. With mentoring, training, discussion and participatory activities, bamboo craft business groups can produce varied products and innovations so that they can compete and increase people's income