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Can Natural Resource Governance Drive Sustainable Economic Development in Small Islands? A Systematic Literature Review Budiman Budiman; Khairul Mujahidi; Mujahidin Hasanul Bisri; Fety Widianti Aptasari
West Science Social and Humanities Studies Vol. 4 No. 05 (2026): West Science Social and Humanities Studies
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsshs.v4i05.2888

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There has been a growing attention in response to numerous multidimensional development challenges emerging within small island context such as vulnerability, geographic isolation, limited infrastructure, and high dependence on coastal and marine resources.  Governance has increasingly arisen as a crucial factor affecting sustainable economic development and community resilience in such island context. This study aims to systematically review the current literature on natural resource governance and sustainable economic development in small islands. In specific, the review examines major research themes, governance approaches, livelihood strategies, and rising research gaps within the literature. This study employed a protocol adopted from PRISMA-based systematic literature review approach using the Scopus database. A total of 1,216 publications were initially identified using predefined search strings, followed by screening and eligibility assessment procedures. 16 articles were included in the final analysis. The findings reveal four dominant themes within the literature: collaborative and multi-scalar governance, blue economy transitions, social capital and islandness, and integrated sustainability frameworks. The review further shows that co-management and decentralized governance approaches positively influence livelihood diversification, fisheries sustainability, tourism development, and community resilience. Fisheries and tourism remain the dominant economic sectors, while alternative livelihoods such as aquaculture, homestay management, and marine creative industries are increasingly promoted to strengthen local economic resilience. Nevertheless, persistent challenges remain significant concerns. This includes elite capture, governance inequality, tourism dependency, and limited quantitative evidence.
Empowering Coastal Women through Alternative Livelihoods Budiman Budiman; Dwi Agna Withri; Al Furkan; M. Said Ramdlan; Rusmin Nuryadin; Abdul Gafur
Unram Journal of Community Service Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): June
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/ujcs.v7i2.1666

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Coastal communities are among the most vulnerable groups affected by climate change due to inconsistent fish catches, increasing operational cost of fishermen, changing weather patterns, and increasing long-term economic uncertainty. These challenges directly affect household livelihoods, particularly those reliant on small-scale fisheries. This community empowerment program aimed to strengthen the adaptive capacity of coastal women by developing alternative livelihoods through fishery-based processed products. The program was implemented in Senteluk and Meninting Villages, West Lombok Regency, Indonesia, involving 30 women organized into three community groups within one year period, from March 2024 to February 2025. Activities included participatory planning, focus group discussions, capacity-building workshops, practical training in fish processing, packaging and branding, financial management, digital marketing, and business legalization assistance. The program successfully established three legally recognized women's groups, delivered twelve capacity-building workshops, developed three fishery-based products (abon ikan, stik ikan, and kacang ikan), and facilitated the acquisition of initial business legalization, food safety certification, and halal certification. Social media platforms among participants were utilized as medium support for product marketing. The initiative demonstrates that community-based women's empowerment, combined with local resource utilization, can strengthen household economic resilience while contributing to climate change adaptation strategies in coastal settings.