Reaction from Women in Poor Families to Poverty Alleviation Programs in the Province of Bali, Indonesia

Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the response of women in poor rural families to poverty alleviation programs in the province of Bali. It is also to identify weaknesses or problems in the implementation of poverty alleviation in the province of Bali. This research was conducted in all districts / cities in the province of Bali, with a total sample of 25 respondents in each district / city, bringing the total respondents as many as 225 women in poor families throughout Bali. Samples were determined by purposive sampling of informants needed, and using accidental sampling for the poor respondents. Methods for collecting data is using structured interviews and in depth interviews for primary data and secondary data collected through observation. Data analysis technique is using descriptive analysis. The results showed that 98 percent of respondents who received help poverty alleviation program stated that the aid benefit to their lives. Some of the weaknesses or the constraints identified in the implementation of rural poverty reduction programs include budget constraints, social and political factors, as well as the quality of human resources. Keywords: Women, poverty alleviation, governemtn assistance, rural