The Journal of Indonesia Sustainable Development Planning

The Intersection of Informal and Programmatic Sustainable Development

Andrew Butt — 2024-08-30

Revealing Conditions of Detailed Water Usage, Daily Life Water Quality, and Awareness Related to Waste Water at Urban Kampung in Indonesia

Toshiyuki Shimizu — 2024-08-30

This research aimed to investigate the actual water use of residents and the quality of well water used daily at the urban kampung located in Bandung, Indonesia. The status of wastewater treatment and residents' awareness of the water environment were also investigated in the target area. The methodology used included a survey of residents, water quality testing, and an assessment of wastewater practices. The results showed that approximately one-half of the respondents used water from the water utility, with the other half using well water as their main domestic water source. Identifying water sources by end-use revealed that residents mainly used bottled water for drinking and cooking. Since Escherichia coli was detected in many wells, it is not recommended that residents drink well water without disinfection. In addition, most of the wastewater in the area was discharged into a nearby river without treatment.

The Role of Informal Cooperation to Improve the Agricultural Practices: Case of El-Nafir in South Kordofan State, Sudan

Asma Elzubair — 2024-08-28

El-Nafir is an informal cooperation form practiced in Sudan to accomplish various daily activities. Despite the important role of El-Nafir, especially in offering labours to farmers, no studies have been conducted to highlight its importance. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the role of El-Nafir in improving agricultural practices in Abu Jubahyah Locality, South Kordofan State, Sudan. Heads of household (HHHs) questionnaires and field observations were used for primary data, where 75 HHHs were selected randomly. Descriptive analysis, T-test, and correlation analysis were performed using SPSS. The results showed that El-Nafir has contributed to improving agricultural production. The findings indicated that implementation per Fadden (4200 m²) is cost-effective and time-efficient. Implementing agricultural activities per Fadden via El-Nafir was low cost (18.01 US$) compared to hired labourers (42.89 US$). The study found that lack of financial support, shortage of skilled labours, lack of collective action awareness, war, and insecurity are the factors that influenced the success of El-Nafir's strategy. The study concluded that El-Nafir's strategy improved agricultural practices inside and outside the farms, including cultivation, crop harvesting, protection, and cleaning of the harvested crops. The study recommends the adoption of El-Nafir to enhance the agricultural production and marketing.

The Role of Basic Infrastructure to Strengthen Economic Security in Eastern Indonesia

Firre An Suprapto — 2024-08-24

This study aims to analyze the role of water infrastructure in supporting the development of leading commodities in Maluku and Papua, Indonesia. The 2020 Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) dataset will be analyzed using the Location Quotient (LQ) technique to determine the leading sectors/base commodities with comparative advantages in the Maluku and Papua Provinces. Based on the Location Quotient (LQ) analysis results, it will be combined with a spatial approach to provide an overview of water resources and infrastructure. The results of this study show that water resource infrastructure is related to the housing settlement sector and agricultural commodities in Maluku and Papua. Increasing agricultural productivity has positive implications for Indonesia's food and economic security. Investment in water infrastructure development is needed to support leading sectors.

From Tradition to Future: Sundanese Indigenous Laws as the Vanguard of Environmental Conservation and Disaster Mitigation

Dimas Febriansyah Krisna Dwiputra — 2024-08-28

Environmental conservation and disaster mitigation still emphasize science and technology, while the potential of the socio-cultural wealth within communities remains underutilized. This shows a substantial gap, as active community involvement, rooted in socio-cultural wealth, is essential for effective environmental conservation and disaster mitigation. To address the existing gap, this research aims to identify, analyze, and interpret the values of Sundanese Indigenous laws (Pikukuh) that can be utilized and relevant for these efforts. This study used a qualitative method with a case study design in Kampung Naga, Baduy, Kuta, and Cikondang. The results showed that Pikukuh embodied important values for environmental conservation efforts. These rules played a significant role in conserving forests, improving vegetation conditions, enhancing rainwater absorption, ensuring soil stability, preventing erosion, and maintaining the groundwater cycle. These principles are crucial for mitigating natural disasters like landslides, floods, droughts, and climate change. Pikukuh principles need to be incorporated more broadly and actively applied in policies and strategic initiatives to advance sustainable development, as this goes beyond romanticizing traditions and is essential for securing a sustainable future life

Conservation Policy of Visual Quality in Connecting Area Between Historical Areas

Garudea Garudea — 2024-08-26

Alun-alun Contong, a historical area in Surabaya, connects popular historical areas via a tram line. Today, it features commercial buildings from the Dutch East Indies era, which is dominated by contemporary style. Therefore, historical appearances have become degraded and disconnected from their surrounding areas. Based on the case study, this research tries to construct specific historical conservation policies on connecting areas that have not been discussed before. The mixed method involves several tactics that involve two phases: assessment of the building facade element and serial vision analysis as an internal and external identification. The results show the visual quality condition and potential of an area between two historical areas as a modality of the Alun-alun Contong conservation policy. The research findings enable conservation policies to use this method at other locations to improve or restore connectivity, strengthen visual quality, and ensure the sustainability of the entire urban heritage area.

Evaluating Urban Village Fund Management: An Analysis of Planning, Budgeting, Implementation, Guidance, and Supervision

Saharuddin — 2024-08-25

The management of urban village development is currently ineffective, as evidenced by deficiencies in planning, budgeting, implementation, development, and supervision. Additionally, there is a notable shortfall in the quality and quantity of human resources, compounded by inadequate involvement of regional technical officials in providing assistance and guidance. This policy paper aims to review, identify, analyze, and formulate policy recommendations to better integrate the roles of communities and community groups in urban village development. The study employed a normative qualitative approach, utilizing in-depth interviews with Village Heads and community group leaders who are directly involved in village activities and have relevant insights. Data were collected through interviews, empirical studies, and documentary analysis. The findings indicate that implementing activities related to urban village facility and infrastructure development, as well as community empowerment, is “less effective.” Consequently, it is recommended that the Makassar City Mayor Regulation Number 28 of 2020 be revised to provide more detailed guidelines for community or community-group-based activity management.

The IKN Project Invades Living Spaces: Evictions and Changes in the Livelihood System of Indigenous Communities

Nikodemus Niko — 2024-08-21

Business Models for Industry 4.0: A Book Review

Alfian Rosiadi — 2024-08-23

The book entitled “Business Models for Industry 4.0: Concepts and Challenges in SME Organizations” discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Industry 4.0 era. The author explores concepts such as Economy 4.0, Society 5.0, sustainable consumption, digital technology integration, and the need for customer engagement. Based on this background, the author emphasizes the importance of new business models, interdisciplinary knowledge, and continuous learning in the context of Industry 4.0 to develop value from SMEs.