Ilomata International Journal of Social Science
Vol 4 No 4 (2023): October 2023

Empowering Kratom Farmers in Strengthening Functions of Family Institutions in Hulu Kapuas District

Sabran (Universitas Tanjungpura)
Nahot Tua Parlindungan Sihaloho (Universitas Tanjungpura)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Dec 2023

Abstract

This research focuses on empowering kratom farmers in Kapuas Hulu Regency amidst uncertainty regarding government regulations regarding legality which have an impact on the planting and buying and selling of kratom as well as decreasing the income of farming families. This was done for four main reasons: first, the need for empowerment for kratom farmers; second, strengthening institutions and improving the family economy; third, analysis of social changes due to shifts in livelihoods; and fourth, the impact of empowerment on the welfare of the kratom farming community. This research aims to answer the challenges, obstacles and empowerment models for kratom farmers in Kapuas Hulu Regency using a Social Welfare and Community Empowerment approach. Research methods include interviews with key informants, documentation, and literature study. The output of this research includes policy recommendations to local governments and publications in the nationally accredited scientific journal SINTA 3 and Simple Patent Rights.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijss

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Other

Description

FOCUS Ilomata International Journal of Social Science aims to provide information on both theoretical and empirical articles and case studies relating to sociology, political science, history, law in society and related disciplines. Published articles use scientific research methods, including ...