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Poverty is a multidimensional problem reflecting limited access to essential resources and basic services, including education, healthcare, food, and employment. In 2025, the poverty rate in West Bandung Regency (KBB) reached 9.87%. This study examines the factors contributing to poverty, assesses local government policy capacity, and formulates an inclusive poverty alleviation model. The findings reveal that poverty in KBB is associated with low educational attainment, the persistence of out-of-school children, and the dominance of informal employment with unstable incomes. These factors constrain productivity and increase household economic vulnerability. A major challenge lies in the government's limited capacity to integrate data, manage resources, and coordinate cross-sectoral interventions addressing structural causes of poverty. Therefore, poverty alleviation requires stronger inclusive policies focused on human capital development, economic empowerment, productive employment opportunities, and integrated social protection. These measures are expected to strengthen community self-reliance and promote sustainable poverty reduction.
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