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Papers by Poeti N G Akbar

Cogent Social Sciences, 2021

Journal of Place Management and Development, Jun 8, 2022

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the impact of place-making on the quality of place through... more Purpose This paper aims to investigate the impact of place-making on the quality of place through community-organised art festivals, with two case studies in urban informal settlements or kampungs in Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach Findings presented here are based on data collected and 39 in-depth interviews conducted in 2017 in two kampungs, namely, Kampung Dago Pojok, Bandung and Kampung Bustaman, Semarang. Findings This paper argues that place-making can happen through temporary practices, such as festivals, and improve the quality of place in informal settlements. It indicates and analyses the kinds of activities that increase the aesthetic value of spaces and build a positive image of the kampungs. The study concludes with the finding that place-making through temporary interventions has the potential to permanently change and reshape public space. At the core of these activities is the collective and voluntary work known as kerja bakti that is done by the kampung communities and the civil society organizations involved. Originality/value The paper offers a fresh perspective in the context of understanding the implications of place-making in the Global South. Assessing the development of public space, the paper provides insights into the use of grassroots festivals as a tool to permanently reshape urban spaces and engage the local community throughout the process.

International journal of tourism cities, Jan 11, 2022

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine how young residents in two Indonesian kampungs (u... more Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine how young residents in two Indonesian kampungs (urban informal settlements) participate in two grassroots art festivals and to what extent their participation affects their capacity and network. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a qualitative method. The data collection were done in 2017 and took the form of in-depth semi-structured interviews with 15 respondents in two kampungs, Kampung Dago Pojok, Bandung, and Kampung Bustaman, Semarang. Findings The results show that the grassroots festival can empower youth throughout its process while also influencing their networks. The festival could act as the catalyst for youth to gain event management skills and exchange cultural knowledge. This study also found that there are two sides the art festivals can bring to the youth regarding their network: while the festival was able to develop their internal and external network, it also led to social division within the community. Originality/value The originality of this paper lies in the context of the research where it contributes to understanding the implications of community-based art festivals in the developing context, particularly in the low-income informal settlements. The paper’s content also provides insights that festivals can also be understood as more than place marketing or branding but as collections of steps and efforts of the community to provide meaningful actions for their place and people.

Social sciences, Jun 17, 2020

EnglishWith a growing body of literature on placemaking, the demand for understanding the topic i... more EnglishWith a growing body of literature on placemaking, the demand for understanding the topic increases. This study presents a systematic review of 61 articles of placemaking with local community in public spaces. It analyses (a) the definitions, characteristics, and objectives of placemaking, (b) the approaches of placemaking, (c) the influential factors, and (d) the outcomes of placemaking process with local community in public spaces. The authors found that most studies only focus in identifying influential factors and general outcomes without aiming at the investigation between specific factors and outcomes of placemaking. Furthermore, we also found that more quantitative, mixed studies, and comparative case studies are needed as the qualitative and single case studies dominance in the field. We conclude with a conceptual framework that indicates the possible relationship between specific influential factors and social outcomes of placemaking portuguesCom o crescimento da lite...

Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks, Aug 25, 2022

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

This paper reveals a strategic management case of rural tourism development based on tourism plan... more This paper reveals a strategic management case of rural tourism development based on tourism plan in Wanayasa, Purwakarta, Jawa Barat. Research was conducted in August 2015 with qualitative approaches i.e. interview and focus group discussion. In addition, some of data also produced from secondary sources such as government regulation and official website. Findings show that the only strength Wanayasa possessed is their ability in capturing projections of external factors, including identification of potential investors for their tourism. Apart from that quality, it is obvious that their rural tourism development is lack of clear vision & mission, indefinite internal analysis, and chaotic strategy formulation as a result of disorganized planning processes. With those conditions, it will be tough for them to formulate the true competitive advantage as a basic foundation of their tourism development. Besides, the community and local elites are now tend to expect more in investor funds instead of systematic strategic management by their own. Abstrak Makalah ini mengungkapkan kasus manajemen strategis pengembangan pariwisata pedesaan berdasarkan rencana pariwisata di Wanayasa, Purwakarta, Jawa Barat. Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan Agustus tahun 2015 dengan pendekatan kualitatif yaitu wawancara dan diskusi kelompok terfokus. Selain itu, beberapa data juga dihasilkan dari sumber sekunder seperti peraturan pemerintah dan situs resmi. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa satu-satunya kekuatan Wanayasa dimiliki adalah kemampuan mereka dalam menangkap proyeksi faktor eksternal, termasuk identifikasi calon investor untuk pariwisata mereka. Terlepas dari kualitas itu, jelas bahwa pengembangan pariwisata pedesaan mereka adalah kurangnya visi yang jelas dan misi, analisis internal yang tak terbatas, dan perumusan strategi kacau sebagai akibat dari proses perencanaan tidak teratur. Dengan kondisi tersebut, akan sulit bagi mereka untuk merumuskan keunggulan kompetitif yang benar sebagai landasan dasar pengembangan pariwisata mereka. Selain itu, masyarakat dan elit lokal sekarang cenderung mengharapkan lebih dana investor bukannya manajemen strategis sistematis oleh mereka sendiri. Kata Kunci: Manajemen Strategis, Pengembangan Pariwisata Pedesaan, Wanayasa

Social Sciences, 2020

This study aims to assess the social outcome of place-making in urban informal settlements. This ... more This study aims to assess the social outcome of place-making in urban informal settlements. This research is guided by the following research question: What are the relationships between regular and temporal place-making towards local capacity, social connection, local identity, and quality of life? Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire in two informal settlements in Indonesia. Several indicators were combined from existing literature in order to assess the influence of the place-making on the residents’ perceptions of the four social outcomes. The results of the multiple linear regression analysis were presented while increasing our comprehension of how specific dimensions of place-making, such as nature of activities and their frequency, affect social aspects of the community where the practice took place. The originality of this paper lies in the context of the research and the methodology where it fills the existing gaps in both areas.

e-review of tourism research, 2018

Over the last few years, rural tourism has been increasingly viewed as a panacea for improving th... more Over the last few years, rural tourism has been increasingly viewed as a panacea for improving the economic benefits of rural communities in Indonesia. One of the main focuses in developing rural tourism is to encourage participation of local communities. While many scholars are concerned with a number of roles local communities could take in tourism development, few have reported how local communities themselves perceive and are aware of their role(s) in tourism development. Therefore, this paper examines local communities’ perceived awareness of their role in rural tourism development and assesses their knowledge of sustainable tourism principles. Differences in awareness and knowledge within resident groups based on their occupation are also examined. The findings reveal that local communities recognize and acknowledge the need to be involved in tourism development. Almost all of the respondents were not only aware of their important role in tourism development but also had high ...

Cogent Social Sciences, 2021

This systematic review discusses the shifted paradigm in the place-making concept, from being foc... more This systematic review discusses the shifted paradigm in the place-making concept, from being focused on the physical change of the environment (product-oriented) created by urban planners, towards place-making as an iterative process that involves various actors other than the planning professionals. Despite this conceptual re-orientation that was emerged in the 1960s, important discussions such as factors that support or obstruct the process of place-making are often mentioned incidentally in publications without being systematically analysed across cases. Therefore, this paper aims to bring a better overview of the concept of place-making as a process by combining theoretical and empirical research in the planning context. To achieve this aim, a systematic literature review of 61 articles published between 1960 and 2016 has been used. This research demonstrates a variety of approaches, influential factors, and outcomes of place-making. It points out the importance to take into considerations the interplays among the roles of actors, along with physical-spatial elements of places. These factors should be acknowledged in combination with the others, rather than being treated as unidimensional. Such circumstance not only leads to a viable place-making, but also brings positive social impacts to local communities, especially on gaining local empowerment, enhancing social ties, reinforcing place identity, and increasing quality of life.

E-review of Tourism Research, 2017

Over the last few years, rural tourism has been increasingly viewed as a panacea for improving th... more Over the last few years, rural tourism has been increasingly viewed as a panacea for improving the economic benefits of rural communities in Indonesia. One of the main focuses in developing rural tourism is to encourage participation of local communities. While many scholars are concerned with a number of roles local communities could take in tourism development, few have reported how local communities themselves perceive and are aware of their role(s) in tourism development. Therefore, this paper examines local communities’ perceived awareness of their role in rural tourism development and assesses their knowledge of sustainable tourism principles. Differences in awareness and knowledge within resident groups based on their occupation are also examined.
The findings reveal that local communities recognize and acknowledge the need to be involved in tourism development. Almost all of the respondents were not only aware of their important role in tourism development but also had high levels of knowledge of sustainable tourism principles. Furthermore, this study found that the perceived awareness of local communities’ role in tourism had influenced their perceived knowledge of sustainable tourism principles. Similar to previous studies, this study discovered that profession could not be used to differentiate residents’ awareness, as differences were not found between respondents who work in tourism and those who do not.

Social Sciences, 2020

This study aims to assess the social outcome of place-making in urban informal settlements. This ... more This study aims to assess the social outcome of place-making in urban informal settlements. This research is guided by the following research question: What are the relationships between regular and temporal place-making towards local capacity, social connection, local identity, and quality of life? Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire in two informal settlements in Indonesia. Several indicators were combined from existing literature in order to assess the influence of the place-making on the residents' perceptions of the four social outcomes. The results of the multiple linear regression analysis were presented while increasing our comprehension of how specific dimensions of place-making, such as nature of activities and their frequency, affect social aspects of the community where the practice took place. The originality of this paper lies in the context of the research and the methodology where it fills the existing gaps in both areas.

Cogent Social Sciences, 2021

Journal of Place Management and Development, Jun 8, 2022

International journal of tourism cities, Jan 11, 2022

Social sciences, Jun 17, 2020

Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks, Aug 25, 2022

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Social Sciences, 2020

e-review of tourism research, 2018

Cogent Social Sciences, 2021

E-review of Tourism Research, 2017

Over the last few years, rural tourism has been increasingly viewed as a panacea for improving th... more Over the last few years, rural tourism has been increasingly viewed as a panacea for improving the economic benefits of rural communities in Indonesia. One of the main focuses in developing rural tourism is to encourage participation of local communities. While many scholars are concerned with a number of roles local communities could take in tourism development, few have reported how local communities themselves perceive and are aware of their role(s) in tourism development. Therefore, this paper examines local communities’ perceived awareness of their role in rural tourism development and assesses their knowledge of sustainable tourism principles. Differences in awareness and knowledge within resident groups based on their occupation are also examined.
The findings reveal that local communities recognize and acknowledge the need to be involved in tourism development. Almost all of the respondents were not only aware of their important role in tourism development but also had high levels of knowledge of sustainable tourism principles. Furthermore, this study found that the perceived awareness of local communities’ role in tourism had influenced their perceived knowledge of sustainable tourism principles. Similar to previous studies, this study discovered that profession could not be used to differentiate residents’ awareness, as differences were not found between respondents who work in tourism and those who do not.

Social Sciences, 2020

This study aims to assess the social outcome of place-making in urban informal settlements. This ... more This study aims to assess the social outcome of place-making in urban informal settlements. This research is guided by the following research question: What are the relationships between regular and temporal place-making towards local capacity, social connection, local identity, and quality of life? Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire in two informal settlements in Indonesia. Several indicators were combined from existing literature in order to assess the influence of the place-making on the residents' perceptions of the four social outcomes. The results of the multiple linear regression analysis were presented while increasing our comprehension of how specific dimensions of place-making, such as nature of activities and their frequency, affect social aspects of the community where the practice took place. The originality of this paper lies in the context of the research and the methodology where it fills the existing gaps in both areas.