Copyright © 2022, JKAP, ISSN 0852-9213 (Print), ISSN 2477-4693 (Online) JKAP (Jurnal Kebijakan dan Administrasi Publik) Vol.26 (1), May 2022, 47-58 ISSN 0852-9213 (Print), ISSN 2477-4693 (Online) Available Online at https://journal.ugm.ac.id/jkap Social Capital Analysis in Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) Management during the Covid-19 Pandemic Titi Darmi Public Administration Program, Muhammadiyah Bengkulu University titidarmi@umb.ac.id Nuryakin Management Program, Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta University nuryakin@umy.ac.id Iqbal Miftakhul Mujtahid Public Administration Program, Terbuka University iqbal@ecampus.ut.ac.id Abstract Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia play an important role as a vital source of employment, contribute significantly to of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP ) and a crucial source of economic security for the lower middle class. However, during Covid-19 pan- demic, SMEs have faced serious challenges that have had adverse impact on business opera- tions. Government policies that were aimed at controlling the spread of Covid-19, that included Large-scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) policy and social distancing rules, have had adverse impact on SME economic activities. This study analyzes social capital in the management of SMEs in Bengkulu city. The research was based on primary data and secondary data sources. Meanwhile, data analysis involved frequency distribution statistics. The empirical results showed that social capital in the management of SMEs as manifested in mutual trust, business networks, and solidarity had positive impact on SMEs management in Bengkulu city. Keywords: business network, covid-19; economic growth, social capital, SMEs management.