The Benefits of the Indonesia Smart Program in Supporting Educational Continuity among Students at SMP Negeri 1 Watopute, Muna Regency

Abstrak

This study aims to determine the economic benefits of the Smart Indonesia Program (PIP) and identify the factors that influence its effectiveness in supporting the sustainability of students’ education at Negeri 1 Primary School, Watopute, Muna Regency. The Smart Indonesia Program is one of the government’s social policies that aims to provide educational financial assistance to students from disadvantaged families in order to prevent school dropout and expand access to education. his study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, observations and documentation with informants including PIP beneficiary students, parents of students, teachers, principals, PIP administrators and friends of PIP beneficiary students. The data obtained were then analyzed qualitatively with an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data presentation and drawing of conclusions. The findings of this study indicate: 1). The Smart Indonesia Program provides direct economic benefits to students and their families in the form of school supplies, transportation costs, and reduced economic burden on families. It encourages continued education by preventing school dropout, increasing student motivation and attendance, and supporting the creation of inclusive and sustainable education. 2). The effectiveness of PIP implementation is influenced by two factors: internal and external factors.

Kata kunci

• Education Sustainability
• Effectiveness
• Smart Indonesia Program
• Underprivileged Students
• economic benefits