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Galang Batang SEZ: Advancing the Blue Economy through Strategic Development Lamidi Lamidi
Journal of Maritime Policy Science Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): August, 2024
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.v1i2.6940

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The development of the Galang Batang Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a strategic effort by Indonesia to boost its Blue Economy, leveraging its coastal resources for sustainable economic growth. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of Galang Batang SEZ in advancing Indonesia's Blue Economy by analyzing the zone's infrastructure development, investment climate, and regulatory framework. The research employs a qualitative approach, examining reports, regulations, and investment data collected from government agencies, SEZ administrators, and key stakeholders. Findings reveal that Galang Batang SEZ has successfully attracted significant foreign direct investment, particularly in the alumina refinery and supporting industries, positioning it as a critical hub for marine-based industries. Additionally, the SEZ's focus on sustainable infrastructure, including environmentally friendly power plants and modern port facilities, aligns with the principles of the Blue Economy. However, challenges remain, such as environmental compliance issues and the need for improved local accessibility. The study concludes that while the Galang Batang SEZ shows promise in contributing to Indonesia’s Blue Economy, it requires ongoing policy support, infrastructure enhancement, and environmental management strategies to fully realize its potential. This research underscores the importance of strategic SEZ development in achieving sustainable coastal economic growth and offers insights for future policy implementations in similar zones.
Opportunities and Challenges for Local Governments in Increasing Local Revenues through Fisheries Trade System Reform Marine Capture in Bintan Regency Lamidi Lamidi; Dicky Novalino; Ilham Yuri Nanda
Journal of Maritime Policy Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): August, 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.v2i2.7435

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This study aims to analyze the role of local government in utilizing marine capture fisheries potential to increase regional revenue in Bintan Regency, Riau Islands Province. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the study illustrates the current conditions of marine and fisheries sector governance, while identifying institutional challenges and opportunities for trade system reform. The findings reveal that although capture fisheries production has steadily increased, its contribution to regional revenue remains significantly low. This is primarily due to suboptimal local governance, the absence of Fish Auction Centers (TPI), and the dominance of a closed distribution system controlled by middlemen (tauke), which weakens fishers’ bargaining power and eliminates potential local revenue from levies. The local government faces multiple structural challenges, including weak regulatory frameworks, lack of integrated production data, and the institutional disempowerment of fisher communities. Nevertheless, there are strategic opportunities that can be leveraged through the professional development and management of TPI. These centers can serve as critical instruments for ensuring price transparency, strengthening production records, increasing local revenue through levies, empowering fishers' cooperatives, and breaking the dependency on the tauke system. The study recommends the need for integrated, institution-based, and context-specific policies to support a sustainable and inclusive reform of the capture fisheries trade system in Bintan Regency.