GOVERNMENT POLICY AND REGULATION TO SUPPORT THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE OF MALUKU HIGH-GRADE NUTMEG COMMODITY IN SPATIAL PERSPECTIVE OVERVIEW

Abstract

Purpose: Based on World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement, Indonesia had an obligation to conduct international trade based on the liberalization principle. The International Trade should conduct non-discrimination among member states, except there is a condition fulfilled under the general exception. One of the exceptions is about international standards related to Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. This article will elaborate on what extend Government policy and regulation should support international trade by complying with the international framework. Methodology: The method used in this research is the Analytical Descriptive Survey Method. The data collection technique used is a phased sampling process (Multistage Stratified Random Sampling) by taking into account the complexity of the population gradually from the Population Cluster to the farmer stage. In the final determination of the farmers that will be sampled, two non-probability sampling schemes, Judgment Sampling, and Snowball Sampling are used. Main Findings: Based on the search from secondary data, it was obtained that the development of nutmeg potential in Maluku, in its area, number of farmers, and production for five years (2012-2016) experienced fluctuations, in which it increased in 2016. Implications/Applications: The development of the nutmeg industry in the Maluku Islands requires various programs aimed at improving the quality and productivity of nutmeg commodity so that it can ensure the continuity of supply chains and the sustainability of nutmeg industry development. Some of the programs are suggested after careful analysis of the data obtained. Novelty/Originality: The combination of technical and social aspects is compiled within the Geographic Information System and spatially visualized, then can be classified comprehensively into a zone of nutmeg presence in the Maluku Islands. The Information of Nutmeg condition in several areas with spatial technique analysis is useful to the development of supporting infrastructure, capacity building of nutmeg farmer society, nutmeg industries, and Government Policy of Maluku Province to develop their nutmeg product.