IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SMART INDONESIA CARD (KIP) PROGRAM IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF HUMAN RESOURCES (CASE STUDY OF RECIPIENTS WHO DO NOT PURSUE EDUCATION IN BUGIS VILLAGE, TALIWANG DISTRICT, WEST SUMBAWA REGENCY)

Abstract

The Smart Indonesia Card (KIP) program aims to increase access to education for children from underprivileged families in Indonesia. However, in its implementation, there are still KIP recipients who do not continue their education. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the KIP program in Bugis Village, Taliwang District, as well as identify factors that cause beneficiaries not to continue their education. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data was collected through interviews, observations, and documentation from various informants, including KIP recipients who dropped out of school, parents, village officials, and the surrounding community. The results of the study show that several main factors that affect the decision not to continue education include challenges in determining the target recipients, the phenomenon of elopement (merarik), family economic conditions, the influence of a less supportive environment, and low awareness and motivation for education. These findings show that although the KIP program has helped ease the economic burden on families, there are still social and cultural constraints that hinder its effectiveness. Therefore, more adaptive policies and better supervision and socialization are needed to ensure that this program truly contributes to improving the quality of human resources.

Key Words: Smart Indonesia Card, Implementation, Dropout