ABSTRACT: This research is to examine the optimization of regional cooperation in order to realize community welfare. Granting the widest possible autonomy to regions in the implementation of regional government is directed to accelerate the realization of regional community welfare. Regional autonomy gives regional authority in managing their regions, one of which is regional cooperation to meet the needs of their regions. The problem that will be in this study is how to optimize regional cooperation in order to realize community welfare. The research method used is a normative research method using a statute approach and analyzed using content analysis.
KEYWORDS : Optimization, Regional Cooperation, Community Welfare