Stakeholder Collaboration in an Effort to Increase Farmer Empowerment in Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v10i18.19479Keywords:
stakeholder collaboration, farmer empowerment, adaptation to global change, qualitative research, sustainable developmentAbstract
This research aims to identify optimal stakeholder collaboration models to improve the resilience of Indonesian farmers in the face of global changes, focusing on communication dynamics, local knowledge integration, and empowerment dimensions such as economic autonomy, adaptive capacity, and participation in decision-making. Using an exploratory qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) involving farmers, governments, NGOs, academics, and industry players. They were then analyzed thematically to uncover patterns of collaboration and barriers to empathy between stakeholders. The findings show that participatory network-based collaboration improves access to markets by adapting locally-based technologies, such as climate-smart farming systems, where farmers are equal partners. In contrast, the integration of local knowledge in policies improves climate resilience. However, bureaucratic hierarchy and reliance on top-down programs remain an obstacle. Theoretically, this study expands the understanding of collaborative governance by linking the dynamics of direct stakeholder relations to multidimensional empowerment indicators (economic, social, ecological), while affirming the importance of frameworks that link active participation of farmers with systemic support. Practical implications include recommendations for establishing multistakeholder forums to design local context-based interventions and empathic training for policymakers. This research emphasizes that the sustainability of empowerment depends on managing socio-cultural complexities while ensuring that inclusive collaboration becomes the foundation for agrarian resilience transformation amid global uncertainty.
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