ABSTRACT
Institution show the state of society in a particular areas. Institutions are formed based
on patterned norms and serve as guidelines for community life. Institutions will always
exist in society with the aim of fulfilling communitiy need and life. Participation of society
in institution is absolutely necessary for the institutional sustainability. Participation
based on community authority is divided into eight levels. The levels of participation are
manipulation, therapy, information, consultation, placation, partnership, delegation of
authority and control. Participation of society is influenced by external factors and
internal factors. Internal factors in this case are related to the age, level of education,
type of occupation, level of income and length of stay on the village External factors in
this case are communication and leadership.. The purpose of this study was to identify
local institutions in the community, identify the application of participatory concepts and
analyze institutional relationships with participation in community empowerment
programs. The method used in the writing of this literature study is to summarize, analyze,
and conclude by using scientific research journals, papers, theses and thesis. The object
of this research is community in a particular areas..