Local Community Participation in Sustainable Tourism Development in Sleman Regency: A Human Rights Approach

Abstract

This article examines local communities’ participation in sustainable tourism development in Sleman Regency with a Human Rights (HAM) approach. In the context of the problem, fast-growing tourism often ignores the rights and participation of local communities, so a more inclusive and sustainable approach is needed. This study aims to evaluate the level of community participation and identify factors that support or hinder their involvement.The method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and document analysis. Participation theory and human rights are used as the framework of analysis.The study results show that local community participation still needs to improve and is influenced by factors such as lack of information, low education, and the dominance of external parties. However, local initiatives show great potential for sustainable tourism development if supported by the right policies.In conclusion, a human rights approach can increase community participation in sustainable tourism. This research’s novelty lies in integrating human rights perspectives into the analysis of community participation in tourism, which provides new insights for more inclusive and equitable tourism policies.