Jurnal Ilmiah Dinamika Sosial

The Dynamics of Political Elite Regeneration Among Young DPRD Chairs in South Sulawesi

Widya Astuti — 2026-09-14

The emergence of young DPRD chairpersons in South Sulawesi reflects a new dynamic in the regeneration of local political elites, yet their rise does not necessarily indicate meritocratic political recruitment. This study aims to analyze how economic, social, and political capital influence the election of young DPRD chairpersons in Gowa, Maros, Soppeng, Bulukumba, Enrekang, and Bone Regencies. Using a qualitative approach with a library research design, the study examines political actors under the age of 35 who attained the position of DPRD chairperson at the regency level. Data were collected from academic literature, online media, party documents, and official government publications and analyzed descriptively and interpretively using Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of capital. The findings show that the emergence of young DPRD chairpersons is shaped by the accumulation and conversion of economic, social, and political capital. Economic capital provides resources that support political activities and electability, while social capital operates through family networks, organizational affiliations, and patronage relations. Political capital is strengthened by party support, strategic organizational positions, and institutional experience. The interaction and conversion of these forms of capital facilitate access to political positions and reinforce political legitimacy. The study concludes that the regeneration of young local political elites does not necessarily represent meritocratic democratization, but may simultaneously reproduce existing patterns of elite domination through unequal access to and conversion of capital.

Analysis of Indonesia’s Role in the IMT-GT Tourism Cooperation Framework (2021-2024)

Haura Salma Majid — 2026-09-18

This research aimed to identify and analyze the factors influencing Indonesia’s implementation within the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) cooperation framework in the tourism pillar during 2021–2024. The research focused on cross-border tourism programs and Indonesia’s domestic dynamics, particularly in the Sumatra region, in fulfilling its commitments under the subregional cooperation framework. The analysis employed the concept of tourism in International Relations and the subregional cooperation framework proposed by Myo Thant and Min Tang (1996), comprising four factors: economic complementarity, geographical proximity, political and institutional commitment, and infrastructure availability. Data were collected through document analysis and in-depth interviews with representatives of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia and the Centre for IMT-GT Subregional Cooperation (CIMT). The findings show that economic complementarity provided opportunities for implementation through cross-border tourism development, but was constrained by low international demand and the dominance of established tourism destinations. Geographical proximity and infrastructure availability presented challenges related to connectivity, destination management, and port facilities. Political and institutional commitment emerged as the most influential factor, as effective implementation depended on policy consistency and coordination between central and local governments. As this study is limited to Indonesia and the tourism pillar, future research could compare the implementation of all three IMT-GT member states or examine other subregional cooperation arrangements in Southeast Asia.

Coastal Community Entrepreneurship Development Based on Marine Tourism in Pinrang Regency

Dian Nirmasari — 2026-09-28

The coastal areas of Pinrang Regency have significant potential for marine resources, fisheries, and marine tourism, but their utilization as a source of livelihood for the community has not been optimal. The entrepreneurship condition of coastal communities still faces various obstacles, including limited managerial capacity, human resources, access to capital, product innovation, and marketing. This study aims to analyze the conditions and characteristics of coastal community entrepreneurship and map potential business models developed based on marine tourism in Pinrang Regency. The study was conducted from March–May 2026 in the coastal area of Suppa District Pinrang Regency, involving 74 fishing households as respondents. Primary data were obtained through structured interviews, while secondary data came from various relevant documents and sources. The analysis was conducted using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) approach, which includes nine business model elements in four business sectors: fishery product trading, fishery product processing, culinary businesses, and tourism providers and services. The results of the study indicate that community entrepreneurship has developed naturally through the utilization of local resources, experience, skills, and social networks. The main strength of the business lies in the ability to create value for customers, build relationships with customers, and establish partnerships. However, businesses are still predominantly micro-scale, dependent on owners and families, and have limited marketing reach. Business development needs to be directed at strengthening human resource capacity, digitalizing marketing, product innovation and diversification, expanding markets, and strengthening strategic partnerships so that marine tourism can become a sustainable source of livelihood for coastal communities.