National agricultural land: A strategy for empowering agricultural land and local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises to accelerate national economic and political stability

Deni Nur Zackia Putri (Department of Law, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, Ganesha University of Education, Singaraja, Bali 81116)
Eril Paizi (Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Ganesha University of Education, Singaraja, Bali 81116)
Salsabilah Dwi Annisa (Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Ganesha University of Education, Singaraja, Bali 81116)

Journal of National Paradigm - Based Resilience Strategy
Vol. 3 No. 2: (August) 2026

Background: National economic and political stability is strongly influenced by the level of economic self-reliance, particularly in the agricultural sector and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as the backbone of the people’s economy. Low human resource quality, dependence on food imports, and large-scale agricultural policies that are insufficiently sustainable have weakened small farmers and increased socio-economic vulnerability, thereby necessitating more inclusive local economic empowerment strategies. Methods: This study employs a conceptual review and policy analysis approach through literature review, national policy documents, and secondary data from the agricultural and MSME sectors, using a political economy of development perspective. Findings: Based on comparative analysis of previous agricultural empowerment programs, policy documents, and stakeholder consultations, the Nagriland Program is projected to potentially increase land productivity by up to 40%, farmers’ income by up to 50%, reduce food imports by up to 30%, and increase MSME turnover by up to 70% within five years. The program also promotes the expansion of sustainable agricultural practices to 80% of cultivated land through technology adoption, environmental stewardship, and integrated land management strategies. These findings reinforce political economy theory, which positions economic self-reliance as a prerequisite for political stability. Conclusion: The Nagriland Program represents an effective policy model for empowering agriculture and MSMEs by bridging the gap between macro-level policies and grassroots realities through an integrated approach based on technology, equitable partnerships, and environmental sustainability. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this article lies in the formulation of a spatially, digitally, and institutionally integrated empowerment model for smallholder agricultural land and MSMEs without land expansion, offering an inclusive, environmentally friendly, and community-oriented alternative for national food policy.