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Journal : Journal of Business Management and Economic Development

Socio-Economic Network of Cattle Business in the Animal Market of Lili - Camplong, Kupang Regency Jehamat, Lasarus; Jelahut, Yosef Emanuel; Meka, Christine E.; Saldanah Neno, Marianus; Jelahut, Felisianus E.
Journal of Business Management and Economic Development Том 1 № 02 (2023): May 2023
Publisher : PT. Riset Press International

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59653/jbmed.v1i02.145

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There are four fundamental goals for the people of East Nusa Tenggara in raising and developing cattle as a legacy from the Colonial. First, the cow is a sign of social status. The social status of the local community is not solely determined by how much money a family has, but more than that, social status is also determined by how many cows are kept in a large paddock. Secondly, the cow is an animal that supports the mating process. The cow is an animal that is a symbol of marriage for the people of NTT. Third, cows as animals that help the economy. Fourth, cattle are a commodity that is traded by local economic authorities who have extensive business networks. This descriptive qualitative research aims to examine the socio-economic networks among cattle farmers who come from the lower classes who also work as subsistence farmers, concerning cattle businessmen. As qualitative research, this study used three main methods to obtain field data. First, the in-depth interview was conducted with buyers, the local strong man Business Network, and the government of Kupang Regency. The second is the observation which was done in several villages in Kupang Regency and Camplong Market. Third, focus group discussion (FGD) was carried out on various related parties in the selling cycle involving local governments, businesses, cattle traders, and the community in general. The results of this study will be published in scientific journals and local media
Exploration of Community Empowerment in Koanara Village as the Entrance to the Kelimutu National Park Saldanah Neno, Marianus; Jehamat, Lasarus; Jelahut, Yosep Emanuel; Aman, Dominikus Kopong Toni
Journal of Business Management and Economic Development Том 1 № 02 (2023): May 2023
Publisher : PT. Riset Press International

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59653/jbmed.v1i02.146

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community empowerment is an effort to develop self-sufficiency and community welfare by increasing knowledge, attitudes, skills, behavior, abilities, awareness, and utilizing existing resources through the establishment of policies, programs, activities, and assistance that are in accordance with the root of the problem. The purpose of this research is to explore community empowerment activities in supporting villages of the Kelimutu National Park, especially Koanara village as the entrance to the Kelimutu National Park (TNK). In order to obtain comprehensive data, a case study approach was used with data collection techniques of interviews, observation and documentation. The data analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative. Data analysis is done by organizing the data, describing it in units, synthesizing it, compiling it into patterns, choosing which ones are important and what will be studied, and making conclusions. The research results found that there were several empowerment activities in KNP supporting villages, especially Koanara villages such as The Mandiri Tourism in the National Community Empowerment Program (PNPM) received a positive response from the community. Apart from that, there are also several local community empowerment activities that have arisen from local and village government initiatives as well as by the Koanara village community itself, such as establising of tourism awareness groups: The Moni Kelimutu Tourism Association (P3MK) gave birth to actors in lodging businesses, transportation services, restaurants, cafes and art galleries; village-owned enterprise (BUMDES) Hapo Kalo Koanara Village empowers village communities in agriculture and agro-tourism; and BUMDES with Kelimutu. Bumdes Kelimutu belongs to 9 villages in the Kelimutu sub-district. There are 3 business units that are formed, namely the Coming Business Unit, the Tourism Unit and the Savings and Loans Unit.