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Social and Political Corner
Published by Universitas Teuku Umar
ISSN : -     EISSN : 31250629     DOI : https://doi.org/10.35308/spc.v1i01
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The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of social, governmental, and political science. The journal primarily focuses on the politics of governments and socio-political dynamics of the people, but it also features papers on other pertinent governmental and socio-political issues. SPC particularly focuses on the key issues affecting the development of social, governmental, and political sciences within agro-rural and coastal-maritime areas, which are outlined as follows: Political ecology; Agro-maritime policies; Ecology of government; Rural-coastal of political economy; Green policies and politics; Ecological governance; Social movement of rural-coastal people; Politics and policy for rural-coastal sector; Climate change and ocean & forest governance; Local and customary authorities; Coastal-rural sociology; Autonomy for agrarian-coastal of local governments; Electoral politics in rural-coastal areas; Any specific issues of social and political in agro-maritime sector.
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Between Enforcement and Compliance: Navigating Regulatory Gaps and Local Realities in the Governance of Mini Trawl Fishing in West Aceh’s Coastal Waters Aditya Riski Indra Pratama
Social and Political Corner Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Social and Political Corner - January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/spc.v1i01.55

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This study examines the institutional strategies and challenges in supervising the use of mini trawl fishing gear in West Aceh, Indonesia. Despite the existence of regulatory frameworks banning mini trawls due to their destructive ecological impact, enforcement remains inconsistent and fragmented. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis involving key agencies such as the Marine and Fisheries Office (DKP), Satwas SDKP, Water Police, and Navy. The findings reveal that institutional coordination is weak, with overlapping roles, limited patrol resources, and inadequate personnel training, all of which hinder effective supervision. Enforcement efforts vary across institutions, ranging from education-based approaches to legal prosecution. However, community compliance remains low due to economic dependency on mini trawls, lack of alternative livelihoods, and minimal engagement in regulatory processes. This gap between enforcement and compliance reflects broader regulatory and governance challenges. The study concludes that improving supervision effectiveness requires integrated inter-agency collaboration, enhanced field capacity, community-based monitoring, and policy approaches that balance ecological sustainability with socioeconomic realities. These findings contribute to the discourse on sustainable fisheries governance in Indonesia and offer practical insights for policymakers and local institutions to improve marine resource protection at the community level.
Governance in Waste Management: An Analysis of the Implementation of Qanun No. 4 of 2017 in Aceh Barat Debi Pahla Nolita; Ilham Mirza Saputra
Social and Political Corner Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Social and Political Corner - January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/spc.v1i01.72

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Waste management remains a persistent challenge in many regions of Indonesia, including Aceh Barat, where waste generation continues to rise annually. To address this issue, the local government enacted Qanun No. 4 of 2017 on Waste Management, which aims to establish a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. This study examines the implementation of the regulation through the governance perspective using Van Meter and Van Horn’s policy implementation model. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with key stakeholders and direct field observations in areas where unmanaged waste persists. The findings reveal that although the qanun has been formally implemented, its execution is not yet optimal. The main obstacles include limited community participation in proper waste disposal and insufficient knowledge among waste management officers regarding the regulation. Strengthening community engagement, improving the capacity of implementing officers, and enhancing monitoring mechanisms are essential to ensure more effective governance of waste management in Aceh Barat.
The Impact of Food Security Policies on the Welfare of Farmers in West Aceh Regency Nurmayanti Nurmayanti; Vellayati Hajad
Social and Political Corner Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Social and Political Corner - January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/spc.v1i01.215

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This study aims to analyze the impact of food security policies on farmer welfare in West Aceh Regency. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, using purposive sampling involving farmers and relevant government institutions such as the Food Service and the Agricultural, Food Crops, and Horticulture Service. The results show that food security policies have contributed to maintaining food availability and improving food access at the regional level, as reflected in stable production and government support programs. However, their impact on improving farmer welfare remains limited and uneven. Structural constraints such as limited irrigation systems, uneven distribution of agricultural inputs and machinery, weak market connectivity, and limited access to production resources continue to affect farmers’ productivity and income stability. In addition, not all farmers have fully benefited from government assistance due to uneven implementation and limited access to information. This study concludes that food security policies in West Aceh Regency have not yet fully improved farmer welfare and require strengthening infrastructure, institutional coordination, and market access to achieve more effective and sustainable outcomes.
Environmental Governance in Practice: Strategies of the Environmental Agency in Managing Coastal Coal Waste in Gampong Peunaga Pasi, West Aceh, Indonesia Jeumpa Aulia; Chairul Iqbal Aziz
Social and Political Corner Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Social and Political Corner - January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/spc.v1i01.216

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Coal waste pollution along the coast of Gampong Peunaga Pasi, West Aceh, has become a persistent environmental and socio-economic crisis, disproportionately affecting coastal communities and revealing gaps in local environmental governance. This study analyzes the strategic responses of the West Aceh Environmental Agency (DLH) to the issue, using a qualitative case study approach based on secondary data sources, including policy documents, government reports, media coverage, and environmental regulations. Findings indicate that while DLH has implemented routine strategies such as water quality testing, corporate monitoring, and administrative reporting, these efforts lack enforcement power and fail to generate substantive environmental protection. The agency's actions remain procedural, constrained by limited authority and poor coordination with the provincial environmental office (DLHK Aceh). Additionally, no formal collaboration mechanisms exist between DLH, PT Mifa Bersaudara (the alleged polluter), and affected communities, resulting in governance fragmentation and deepened public distrust. The study also reveals that strong national environmental laws are not matched by institutional empowerment at the local level. Without the authority to sanction violations or compel remediation, DLH’s role becomes largely symbolic. This regulatory disempowerment contributes to recurring ecological harm, economic displacement, and institutional inaction. This case illustrates how decentralized environmental governance in Indonesia struggles with implementation failure and accountability gaps. The study recommends strengthening local enforcement authority, institutionalizing stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring greater transparency and responsiveness in environmental governance to protect vulnerable communities and ecosystems.
Youth Farmer Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods in Gayo Coffee Production: Institutional Strategies of KBQ Baburrayyan Coffee Cooperative in Bener Meriah Karina Cibro; Deya Amanda
Social and Political Corner Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Social and Political Corner - January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/spc.v1i01.217

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This study aims to examine the role of the BQ Baburrayyan Coffee Cooperative in empowering coffee farmers in Bener Meriah Regency, Aceh, particularly in promoting sustainable coffee farmer regeneration. Bener Meriah is Indonesia's largest arabica coffee production center, with a cultivated area of 34,524.41 hectares and an annual production of 26,420 tons. However, the sector faces a serious threat in the form of the aging farmers phenomenon, where the average age of coffee farmers reaches 55 years and only 15 percent of farmers are under 40 years old. This research employs a qualitative method with a case study approach, conducted through in-depth interviews, field observations, and literature review. Analysis was carried out using Muhtarom's (2016) role theory, which encompasses three institutional functions: facilitator, motivator, and dynamizer. The findings reveal that BQ Baburrayyan Cooperative has implemented all three roles through various empowerment programs, including: (1) as a facilitator, providing broader market access, laboratory quality testing, and reducing farmers' dependence on middlemen; (2) as a motivator, offering guidance and technical assistance to both senior farmers and young generations; and (3) as a dynamizer, conducting field mentoring, modern agricultural technology training, and production quality development. Nevertheless, these three roles have not yet functioned optimally due to persistent obstacles: low parental participation in encouraging children to pursue coffee farming, social stigma attached to the farming profession, and diminishing interest among young people given the wider array of career alternatives.
Political–Business Relations and Their Influence on Public Policy and Economic Governance in Bulukumba Regency Iqbal Norr Arfah; Irwan Alim; Muhammad Amril Pratama Putra
Social and Political Corner Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Social and Political Corner - January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/spc.v1i01.246

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This study examines the relationship between democracy and business actors within the context of local political contestation in Bulukumba Regency, Indonesia, with particular attention to economic activities in coastal areas. The research aims to analyze how business actors in key coastal sectors interact with political elites and influence democratic processes and governance practices at the local level. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, with data collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis involving political actors, community leaders, and observers of local political dynamics. The findings show that business actors play a significant role in supporting political candidates through financial contributions, social networks, and strategic alliances that strengthen their influence during electoral competition. In coastal regions where economic activities such as fisheries, marine tourism, and traditional shipbuilding dominate the local economy, these interactions often develop into patronage networks linking economic resources with political authority. Consequently, political–business relations shape democratic competition and influence governance and development priorities in coastal areas.
Evaluation of Aceh Special Autonomy Policy on Human Resource Development Mukhrijal; Nofriadi; Nurul Kamaly; Fitri Rahmalija; Humairah Fatin Sausan; Ismi Masthura Mawardi; Rini; Zikra Ul Khaira
Social and Political Corner Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): Social and Political Corner - July 2026 (In Press)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/spc.v1i2.401

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This study aims to evaluate the implementation of Aceh's Special Autonomy policy in developing Human Resources, specifically through an analysis of the planning, governance, and effectiveness of the use of the Special Autonomy Fund. The research focuses on the education and health sectors, as well as community competency improvement programs, which are priorities for Aceh's Human Resource Development. The research approach uses a qualitative method with in-depth interviews and documentation techniques. Informants include the Aceh Regional Development Planning Agency as the development planning coordinator, health workers at Community Health Centers, and the community as beneficiaries. The results show that the Special Autonomy Fund plays a significant role in improving the quality of human resources through scholarship programs, the Aceh Health Insurance, and various skills training programs. However, challenges remain related to public perception, regional fiscal dependence on the Special Autonomy Fund, and inefficient program governance. The Aceh government has made improvements through regulatory strengthening, educational innovations such as the Independent Curriculum, and the enhancement of field-based monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. This study emphasizes the need to strengthen human resource quality as the top priority for Aceh's development, particularly as the Special Autonomy Fund is set to expire in 2028.
Island Capitalization and Coastal Community Resistance in Fighting for Environmental Sustainability Against Corporate Domination in Pari Island Jakarta Yunsen Ecclesia; Yeby Ma'asan Mayrudin
Social and Political Corner Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): Social and Political Corner - July 2026 (In Press)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/spc.v1i2.409

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This study examines the resistance of the Pari Island community in fighting for the preservation of the Pari Island Nature Reserve, “Kepulauan Seribu” Regency, Jakarta Province. The coastal community is fighting against illegal reclamation and privatization that threaten their habitat and the natural preservation of the Pari Island Cluster. The study uses James C. Scott's resistance theory, which distinguishes between open resistance (public transcript) and hidden resistance (hidden transcript). Ethnographic research methods are used to understand the culture of community resistance in depth. The results show two forms of resistance with different characteristics. Open resistance is characterized by spontaneous and irregular, carried out individually for personal economic interests, and has a small impact, such as refusing basic food assistance from the company. Meanwhile, hidden resistance is more organized and effective. This form gave birth to the Pari Island Care Forum (Forum Peduli Pulau Pari/FPPP) in collaboration with WALHI Jakarta. This resistance is systematic and collective, using rational strategies for collective safety, including collecting evidence of environmental damage to sue the company. This movement is also emancipatory by spreading the narrative of the Right to Living Space through social media and murals to build public awareness of the Pari Island community when faced with incidental or repeated corporate practices.

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