摘要：This research examines the effort of poverty alleviation in Solok. Solok is the third highest poverty rate of 12 districts in West Sumatra (West Sumatra BPS 2008). However, in the period 2008- 2010 Solok successfully developed a variety of efforts to improve welfare and increase their local revenue. Poverty is a social problem that is ingrained in Indonesia. Alleviate poverty is not just a matter for central government but also local governments and with the regional autonomy. This research to describe the efforts taken by the government Solok in overcoming poverty in the region. The methods uses qualitative, with the type of descriptive research that led to the situation that occurs through the data obtained. This research includes the study of economic sociology and sociology of development. The results showed that there were some efforts made by the government in addressing poverty Solok namely 1) local economic development by providing training and skills to the poor. 2) empowerment of micro, small and medium enterprises in the form of rural development programs of economic institutions or villages, by providing capital assistance in the form of money to poor people who have good business in agriculture, fisheries, animal husbandry, trade and industry. 3) Community development focused on the fulfillment of basic rights to health care for the poor because it will affect the health of someone earning. Health program is using the funds the district budget. Budgeted funds are from the health centers to hospitals. Community can perform basic medical treatment for free. Government programs to alleviate poverti Solok is also supported by a free ID card program.
