Socioeconomic Changes in Indigenous Peoples Due to the Presence of Mining Company in Sumbawa

Authors

  • Sumitro Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia
  • Jumadi Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia
  • Idham Irwansyah Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia
  • Syamsu Andi Kamaruddin Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia

Keywords:

Economy, Indigenous Communities, Social Change

Abstract

The presence of mining companies in Sumbawa, an island rich in natural resource potential, has had a significant impact on socio-economic changes for indigenous communities who have long lived on this land. This research examines the implications of these changes and tries to summarize the complex dynamics that arise along with interactions between mining activities, indigenous communities, and the surrounding environment. This research includes an analysis of the impact on the social structure of indigenous communities, economic shifts, as well as environmental and cultural dynamics. The presence of mining companies triggers structural changes in employment patterns, income, and lifestyle of indigenous communities. Economic diversification through the mining sector has brought economic benefits but also created challenges such as job uncertainty and economic inequality. Social conflict arises along with inequality in the distribution of economic benefits and dissatisfaction with the involvement of indigenous communities in mining-related decision-making. This research uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation analysis to obtain holistic insights. The results of this research include; There are changes in the economic structure and changes in the lifestyle of indigenous communities. Therefore, better policies are needed to achieve sustainable socio-economic change and involve indigenous communities in an inclusive manner, as well as paying attention to cultural and environmental preservation.

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Published

2023-09-20

How to Cite

Sumitro, Jumadi, Irwansyah, I. ., & Kamaruddin, S. A. . (2023). Socioeconomic Changes in Indigenous Peoples Due to the Presence of Mining Company in Sumbawa. Indonesian Annual Conference Series, (Proceedings of IACS-HOICEB), 342-346. Retrieved from https://ojs.literacyinstitute.org/index.php/iacseries/article/view/1320