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Local Political Dynamics of Natural Resource Exploration: A Case Study of Nickel Mining in Sulawesi Island

Authors
Andi Ahmad Yani1, *, A. Y. Muhammad2, Zainal Zainal3, Muhammad Arief4, La Husen Zuada4
1Hasanuddin University, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan KM 10, 90245, Makassar, Indonesia
2Technology University of Sulawesi, Jl. Tala Salapang No.51A, 90222, Makassar, Indonesia
3Halu Oleo University, Kampus Hijau Bumi Tridharma, 93232, Kendari, Indonesia
4Tadulako University, Jl. Soekarno Hatta KM 9, 94148, Palu, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: aayani@unhas.ac.id
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Andi Ahmad Yani
Available Online 29 April 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-236-1_21How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Local Politics; Nickel Mining; Political Settlement; Political Ecology
Abstract

This article investigates the intricate political dynamics surrounding natural resource exploration and mining activities in the provinces of South, Central, and Southeast Sulawesi. The primary focus is on the power dynamics that exist among political actors affiliated with mining firms. This article applies a political settlement approach to examine local political dynamics where power and institutions are mutually harmonious and enduring in terms of economic and political feasibility. The research employs qualitative methodologies, including observation, interviews, and document analysis, to gather data, which is subsequently subjected to analysis through an interpretive framework. The findings of the study demonstrate a significant correlation between mining corporations and local political figures, highlighting the dynamics of competitiveness among the elite class and facilitating the distribution of economic benefits to maintain patron-client connections. The essay primarily highlights the intricate and interconnected nature of Indonesia’s relationship, including the extraction of natural resources, local political dynamics, and power structures.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the World Conference on Governance and Social Sciences (WCGSS 2023)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
29 April 2024
ISBN
10.2991/978-2-38476-236-1_21
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-236-1_21How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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