Pathways to well‐being in Tarumajaya, West Java: Post‐COVID 19 supporting better access to the commons through engagement and a critical systemic reflection on stories

Author:

Wirawan Rudolf1ORCID,McIntyre‐Mills Jane Judy2345ORCID,Riswanda R.67,Widianingsih Ida8,Gunawan Indra2ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Adelaide University Adelaide Australia

2. College of Professions Adelaide University Adelaide Australia

3. University of South Africa Pretoria South Africa

4. Universitas Padjadjaran Bandung Indonesia

5. University of Indonesia Jakarta Indonesia

6. Faculty of Politics and Social Science Universitas Sultan Serang Indonesia

7. Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa Serang Indonesia

8. Center for Decentralization and Participatory Development Research, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Universitas Padjadjaran Bandung Indonesia

Abstract

AbstractThis paper explores the concept of community engagement, aligned with President Jokowi's mission to promote social enterprises, as a means to support the development of a re‐generative circular green economy in Tarumajaya, West Java. The primary focus is on enhancing farming, fishing, and forestry activities with villagers. The Covid‐19 pandemic presented significant challenges for the villagers, particularly in marketing their goods, resulting in financial hardships and an increased vulnerability to debt traps, particularly affecting women. Additionally, a major obstacle to achieving regenerative living is the limited access to land, with approximately 80% of the villagers either landless or owning small plots. Moreover, fishing restrictions imposed by the military to protect the Citarum River have further curtailed access to common grazing land for cattle. Preliminary analysis indicates that adopting intensive farming methods, such as rabbit breeding, mushroom cultivation, and fertiliser production, holds promise for reducing the community's carbon footprint. Overcoming these challenges and mapping pathways towards regenerative living are central objectives of this case study, providing insights and practical strategies to foster sustainable economic and environmental progress in Tarumajaya. Key components of the approach include finding markets for village products, extending access to common resources such as rivers, forests, and hillside terraces to villagers, and providing mentorship to women for supporting their small enterprises. The ongoing partnership with the village involves a community of practice consisting of universities and nongovernmental organisations, while private sector entities, including a gas company and tea and coffee plantations, are engaged in negotiations with the village head to secure additional land access. This study highlights the combination of challenges arising from the lack of access to common resources, limited market opportunities, and the influence of predatory financial institutions during the pandemic. By working closely with the villagers, the case study aims to identify opportunities and support the transition towards a green circular economy that moves away from business as usual and promotes regenerative living.

Funder

University of Adelaide

Universitas Padjadjaran

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

Information Systems and Management,Strategy and Management,General Social Sciences

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