Stakeholder Participation of Painted Terrapin Conservation in District Aceh Tamiang

Endang Hernawan, Sambas Basuni, Burhanuddin Masy'ud, Mirza Dikari Kusrini

Abstract

Painted Terrapin (Batagur borneoensis Schlegel and Muller 1845) conservation in the coastal area of Aceh Tamiang Regency faces difficulties because it involves many stakeholder. The objective of this study were to analyze stakeholder interest, influences and describe the relationship among stakeholder in the conservation of Batagur borneoensis at Aceh Tamiang District. The study was conducted in Aceh Tamiang District and respondents were selected using purposive sampling method. The data obtained using questionnaire, interview, and direct observation were analyzed with stakeholder clasification matrix, stakeholder interaction matrix and descriptive analysis. The results showed that there are twenty-seven stakeholder involved in the conservation of Batagur borneoensis which can be categorized as subjects, key players, context setters, and crowds. To achieve the management objectives of Batagur borneoensis conservation, stakeholder engagement needs to be improved through collaboration among key players, participation all key stakeholder, and community empowerment.

 

Keywords: Batagur borneoensis, collaboration, conservation, stakeholder analysis

Authors

Endang Hernawan
endang_sah@yahoo.com (Primary Contact)
Sambas Basuni
Burhanuddin Masy'ud
Mirza Dikari Kusrini
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HernawanE., BasuniS., Masy’udB. and KusriniM.D. 2019. Stakeholder Participation of Painted Terrapin Conservation in District Aceh Tamiang. Media Konservasi. 23, 3 (Jan. 2019), 226-235. DOI:https://doi.org/10.29244/medkon.23.3.226-235.

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