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Journal : Jurnal Public Policy

Local Wisdom: The Bau Lolon Rite as A Policy Model for Making Village Regulations in Witihama District, East Flores Regency Tokan, Frans Bapa; Lamawuran, Yosef Dionisius; Bidi, Maximianus Ardon; Susu, Mikael Thomas; Kosat, Emanuel
Journal Public Policy Vol 11, No 3 (2025): July
Publisher : Universitas Teuku Umar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/jpp.v11i3.12869

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This study aims to explore and analyze whether the village government can make and implement village regulations based on local knowledge as a basis for improving and enriching the quality of village regulations. So far, the process of making village regulations has focused more on the formal legal aspects and tends to ignore local values and aspirations of the wider community. As a result, the village regulation products stipulated in several villages in Witihama District do not have a solid basis of social legitimacy and broad support from the village community. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with in-depth interview (FGD) data collection techniques, observation and documentation to reveal the values contained in the Bau Lolon rite that can be integrated into the process of making village regulations. The results of the study show that the policy model for making village regulations through the Bau Lolon local wisdom approach can achieve successful implementation because it focuses more on community needs and receives social support. In conclusion, incorporating local wisdom such as the Bau Lolon ritual in policy processes is not merely symbolic but a strategic step towards more inclusive, culturally grounded, and sustainable village governance.
Embedding Indigenous Values in Blue Economy Governance: The Gemohing Cultural Values for Coastal Tourism Development in Mekko, Indonesia Bidi, Maximianus Ardon; Tokan, Frans Bapa; Gai, Apolonaris; Lamawuran, Yosef Dionisius
Journal Public Policy Vol 12, No 1 (2026): January
Publisher : Universitas Teuku Umar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/jpp.v12i1.13544

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This study examines the potential integration of the Gemohing cultural values of the Lamaholot community into a blue economy management model in Hamlet III Mekko, Pledo Village, Witihama District, East Flores Regency. Gemohing values, which reflect the spirit of mutual cooperation, deliberation, solidarity, and fair benefit sharing, have historically developed in land-based activities but have strategic relevance for marine and coastal resource management. The research method combines a qualitative approach through literature review, in-depth interviews, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with key stakeholders, including local government, village government, traditional leaders, and the Bajo community. The results show that the Bajo community faces socio-economic challenges such as structural poverty, low access to education, limited institutional capacity, and minimal participation in decision-making. Although Mekko has high ecological and marine tourism potential, its utilization has not been optimal due to weak coordination between stakeholders and limited infrastructure. The proposed Gemohing-based management model positions the community as the main actor through participatory mechanisms, proportional benefit sharing, and cross-sector collaboration, thus potentially improving economic welfare while maintaining the sustainability of the marine ecosystem.