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Abstract

Privatization, often proposed as a means to regulate natural resource use, sometimes paradoxically leads to overexploitation and social exclusion. Within the unique context of Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI) Regency, Indonesia, the privatization of swamp floodplains and rivers via the “Lelang Lebak, Lebung, Sungai” (L3S) system is a testament to this dilemma. L3S grants auction winners exclusive rights to fish, thereby privatizing common-pool resources. This study delves into the intricacies of the L3S mechanism, highlighting its significance in guiding inland fisheries’ management. Through stakeholder analysis, we pinpoint the crucial actors, as well as their interests, influence, and interrelationships. Our investigation revealed 20 distinct stakeholders, each playing different roles within the L3S framework. Based on their influence and vested interests, these stakeholders are categorized as key players, subjects, context setters, and crowds. This classification aids in discerning potential conflicts, cooperation, and synergies. Effective L3S execution hinges on collaboration, especially with pivotal entities such as fishery services, village and district heads, and village-owned enterprises. Insights gathered during the study indicate that while privatization has streamlined resource distribution, it intensifies overfishing and deepens socioeconomic divisions. This study calls for a harmonious blend of historical insights and modern governance, with a central focus on stakeholder collaboration and community involvement.

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Title
The Paradox of Privatization in Inland Fisheries Management: Lessons from a Traditional System
Author
Irkhamiawan Ma’ruf 1 ; Mohammad Mukhlis Kamal 2 ; Satria, Arif 3 ; Sulistiono 2 ; Halimatussadiah, Alin 4   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Setiawan, Yudi 5   VIAFID ORCID Logo 

 Study Program of Natural Resources and Environmental Management Science, Postgraduate School, IPB University, Kampus IPB Baranangsiang, Bogor 16151, Indonesia; Study Program of Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang, Palembang 30263, Indonesia 
 Department of Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia; [email protected] (M.M.K.); [email protected] (S.) 
 Department of Communication Science and Community Development, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia; [email protected] 
 Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia; [email protected] 
 Department of Conservation of Forest Resources and Ecotourism, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia; [email protected] 
First page
16273
Publication year
2023
Publication date
2023
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
20711050
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2899461299
Copyright
© 2023 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.