Optimizing the Role of User and Maintainer Groups (Kpp) in the Settlement Quality Improvement Program (Case Study of Klasabi Slum Settlement, Sorong City)

The purpose of this research is to optimize the role of the user and maintainer group (KPP) in the Klasabi slum quality improvement program of Sorong City. In this case, the environmental conditions in this settlement are reviewed, the role of KPP is evaluated, and optimization strategies are also formulated that can be used for the environmental management of Klasabi slums in Sorong City. This research is quantitative with the method used in this research, namely the descriptive method with a case study technique through data collection from the results of distributing questionnaires, interview results, direct observation, and using other official documents analyzed using validity test analysis and reliability tests. Based on the results of the data validity test and the data reliability test, it was found that the research data or questionnaire data used in the study was valid and reliable. research data or questionnaire data used in this study is valid or reliable. The results showed that environmental conditions, seen from several perspectives, including ecological, economic, social, and cultural, can be considered good. However, when viewed in ecological conditions, especially in road and drainage conditions, it is still considered adequate by the community because there is no equal distribution of facility development. Also, the role of the user and maintainer group (KPP) is assessed as not optimal in carrying out its duties and responsibilities; this is supported by the results of the conducted interviews and observations made by researchers. In addition, optimization strategies can be carried out, such as structuring the Klasabi area around Deo Airport in Sorong City, handling slum houses by the government to support the development of water tourism, optimizing the use of water hyacinth plants that can be developed by community members using SIKIM and BLK facilities, and providing capital loans to support the business of making traditional snacks, traditional Papuan handicrafts, and Papuan craftsmen certification training in Sorong City.