Sasi in Kei Island: Transformation of Coastal Resources Managementby Community in Tanimbar Kei Island, Maluku, Indonesia
Abstract: Sasi is a local
Indonesian traditional resources management system, which manages
responsibilities and marine tenure rights in Maluku. Dwellers have been using
this system for over 400 years and it consists of spatial and temporal
prohibitions on harvesting crops. Sasi was viewed as an appropriate method to
achieve harmony between man and nature. It has been noted that sasi has been
affected by many factors. These factors have allowed sasi to exist in some
areas and become extinct in other areas, which are very essential indicators
when considering how to effectively achieve sustainability. Studyingthe factors
that transformedsasi, understanding villagers’ perception and reaction to
sasi’s transformation and how they planned to sustainably manage their natural
resources will support the community based management model for eastern
Indonesia. This research was conducted in Tanimbar Kei Island, which actively
follows the rules of sasi. To determine the effectiveness of sasi in terms of
social and environmental sustainability, demographic, social, politic and
economic factors were studied. This study used the triangulation method, which
consists of literature studies, area studies, in-depth interviews and
questionnaires. The data was analyzed with qualitative analysis, institutional
analysis and sustainability analysis. The results show a change in perceptions
and community institutions. The dominant factor affecting sasi is the political
aspect, especially concerning policy autonomy and assistance from NGOs. The
community trust in sasi and other community members ensures that sasi’s
transformation does not cause it to lose its identity and function.
Keywords: Sasi, c ommunity
management, lola, c ustomary law
Penulis: Anes D. Jayanti,
Katsuya Osozawa
Kode Jurnal: jpperikanandd140566
