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Government Paradiplomacy in Proposing Penyengat Island to UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Putri, Vira Anggelina; Muzwardi, Ady; Putri, Rizqi Apriani
Journal of Maritime Policy Science Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): April, 2025
Publisher : Center for Maritime Policy and Governance Studies. Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji. Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31629/jmps.v2i1.7376

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The cultural wealth of Indonesia, particularly from border regions such as the Kepulauan Riau, is increasingly threatened by external claims and lack of international recognition. One prominent case involves Penyengat Island, a significant historical and cultural site in Tanjungpinang, rich in Malay heritage and once a center of the Riau-Lingga Sultanate. Recognizing the island’s cultural and historical value, the Government of Kepulauan Riau Province has initiated efforts to nominate Penyengat Island as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. This study aims to examine the paradiplomatic strategies employed by the local government in this international cultural diplomacy effort. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the research collects data through interviews with key officials from the Tanjungpinang Department of Culture and Tourism, field observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that the local government has undertaken significant initiatives, including the revitalization of historical sites, the preparation of comprehensive documentation and cultural dossiers, and the lobbying of national institutions to support the nomination. The concept of paradiplomacy where sub-national governments engage in international relations proves central to these efforts. While challenges such as limited administrative authority and bureaucratic hurdles persist, the strategic collaboration with the central government and UNESCO-aligned bodies demonstrates the growing agency of local governments in global cultural advocacy. The study concludes that effective paradiplomacy can serve as a critical tool for promoting local heritage on the world stage, emphasizing the need for sustained intergovernmental cooperation and cultural diplomacy frameworks.
SUBNATIONAL MARITIME DIPLOMACY IN ADVANCING SDG 14: A CASE STUDY OF SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES GOVERNANCE IN BERAKIT VILLAGE, RIAU ISLANDS Wiwik Swastiwi, Anastasia; Eki Darmawan; Uly Sophia; Rizqi Apriani Putri; Nur Aslamaturrahmah Dwi Putri
SOSIOEDUKASI Vol 15 No 2 (2026): SOSIOEDUKASI : JURNAL ILMIAH ILMU PENDIDIKAN DAN SOSIAL
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universaitas PGRI Banyuwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36526/sosioedukasi.v15i2.7613

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This study examines how subnational maritime diplomacy contributes to the advancement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 in Indonesia’s maritime border context. While SDG 14 (Life Below Water) is commonly operationalized through national-level marine policies, limited scholarship explores the role of local governments as diplomatic and governance actors in achieving sustainable fisheries outcomes. Using a qualitative case study approach, this research investigates sustainable fisheries governance practices in Berakit Village, Riau Islands Province, a strategically located coastal border area facing transboundary fisheries pressures. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with local officials, fisheries officers, community leaders, fishermen groups, and supporting institutions, complemented by policy document analysis and field observations. The findings demonstrate that subnational maritime diplomacy functions as a governance interface linking local community-based practices with national sustainability commitments. Key contributions include strengthening spatial regulation under the Coastal and Small Islands Zoning Plan (RZWP3K), promoting selective fishing gear, enhancing community-based monitoring to deter Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, and fostering collaborative networks with national and cross-border actors.These initiatives align with SDG 14 targets, particularly 14.2 (sustainable management of marine ecosystems), 14.4 (ending overfishing), and 14.b (access for small-scale fishers). The study argues that subnational maritime diplomacy should be conceptualized not merely as external engagement, but as an adaptive governance mechanism that enhances regulatory coherence, ecological compliance, and local empowerment in decentralized maritime systems. This research contributes to expanding the analytical linkage between paradiplomacy and sustainable development governance in archipelagic border regions.
Paradiplomacy Capacity of the Kepulauan Riau Provincial Government in Optimizing Regional Economic Connectivity Putri, Rizqi Apriani; Yudithia, Yudithia; Swastiwi, Anastasia Wiwik; Valentina, Annissa
Indonesian Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences (IJoMS) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences (IJoMS)
Publisher : CV. Era Digital Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59066/ijoms.v5i1.2299

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This study examines the paradiplomacy capacity of the Kepulauan Riau Provincial Government in optimizing regional economic connectivity. In the context of globalization and regional integration, paradiplomacy has become a crucial instrument for subnational governments to expand cross-border cooperation and enhance economic competitiveness. The main issue addressed concerns the extent to which the institutional, regulatory, and resource capacities of the Riau Islands Government are able to support subregional economic diplomacy within the framework of the Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT). This research employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, utilizing policy document analysis, in-depth interviews, and secondary data from relevant institutions. The findings indicate that paradiplomacy practices in the Riau Islands have significantly contributed to increasing foreign investment, exports, and strengthening cross-border logistics networks. Furthermore, collaboration among local governments and the private sector has fostered the development of halal tourism, the creative economy, and the digitalization of regional connectivity. However, challenges remain, particularly in legal harmonization and inter-agency coordination. This study concludes that enhancing institutional capacity and human resources is essential for the success of subnational paradiplomacy in strengthening regional economic connectivity and achieving inclusive and sustainable growth.