Purpose: This study aims to analyze gender inclusion in the implementation of MSMEs empowerment policies in Batuan Village, Bali, particularly under Bali Provincial Regulation Number 2 of 2012 on the MSMEs Empowerment System.

Research Methodology: This study employs a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with women MSMEs actors, village officials, and government stakeholders, supported by observations and document analysis.

Results: The findings indicate that MSMEs empowerment policies have contributed to local economic development, especially in cultural industries such as painting, carving, and handicrafts. However, gender inclusion remains suboptimal, as policies are largely gender-neutral and fail to address key barriers faced by women, including limited access to capital, low digital literacy, domestic responsibilities, and socio-cultural constraints.

Conclusions: The study concludes that the integration of gender-responsive approaches into MSMEs empowerment policies is essential to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic development.

Limitations: This study is limited to a single case study in Batuan Village, Bali, which may restrict the generalizability of the findings to other regions with different socio-cultural and economic contexts.

Contributions: This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the gap between gender-neutral policies and gender-inclusive outcomes, and by applying the Van Meter and Van Horn framework to assess policy implementation in the context of culturally based MSMEs. It also provides practical insights for policymakers to design more gender-responsive MSMEs empowerment strategies.