Kinerja Tenaga Penggerak Desa Dalam Menangani Peningkatan Penduduk Di desa Pangkalan Kecamatan Langkaplancar Kabupaten Pangandaran

Abstract

This study aims to examine the performance of Village Mobilization Officers (Tenaga Penggerak Desa, TPD) in addressing population growth in Pangkalan Village, Langkaplancar District, Pangandaran Regency. The background of this research is based on field observations which revealed that the implementation of population programs by TPD has not been optimal. One TPD is assigned to handle two villages, whereas ideally, one officer should be assigned per village. This imbalance leads to delays in data collection, implementation of technical activities, monitoring, and reporting. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with performance theory by Miner (in Kuswandi, 2023:25), which includes four dimensions: quality, quantity, time utilization, and cooperation. Data were collected through literature study, observation, interviews with eight informants, and documentation. The results show that while the TPD’s performance is generally adequate, it has not reached optimal levels. The main obstacle lies in the excessive workload, insufficient resources, and lack of effective coordination at the village level. A strategic solution proposed is to increase the number of TPD personnel so that each village is managed by one officer. This measure is expected to enhance the effectiveness and timeliness of population-related program implementation.