Human Resource Development Of The Sukabumi Bamboo World Community In Increasing Independence And Innovation Of Bamboo-Based Businesses

Abstract

Strengthening bamboo-based businesses faces repeated challenges in the form of dependence on traditional production and marketing patterns, limited capacity of actors, and weak quality consistency that hinders the increase in added value. This condition makes the development of the human resources of the bamboo community an urgent need to encourage independence and sustainable business innovation. This study aims to analyze the influence of human resource development on the independence and innovation of bamboo-based businesses in the Sukabumi Bamboo World Community. The research method uses a quantitative approach with the type of explanatory research. The research population is all active members of the Sukabumi Bamboo World Community who are involved in production and/or marketing activities. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling with a sample of 60 respondents, namely members who have been active for at least one year and are directly involved in the bamboo business process. The research location is in Sukabumi, West Java, with a research time of three months. The results of the study show that human resource development plays a role in increasing business independence through strengthening decision-making capacity, adaptability, and execution readiness, as well as encouraging bamboo business innovation which includes product updates, processes, marketing, and strengthening community governance. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of sustainable human resource development design through multi-level training, mentoring, knowledge sharing mechanisms, and quality standardization to accelerate innovation and strengthen the independence of bamboo-based businesses.