Country:

Indonesia

Region:

Asia

Date:

2016

Implementor:

Sajogyo Institute (SAINS)

Funding Amount:

$49,987

Details:

This SRM-supported project ensured that the rights and territories of Indigenous Peoples and local communities were respected and sustained in the proposed Priority Eco-Tourism Development Policy. It also required clear safeguards to be explicitly provided in policy and implementation.  The SRM supported participatory research and advocacy efforts to ensure Indigenous Peoples and local community rights are included in the Presidential priority program of eco-tourism development (“Ten New Balis”). SAINS presented research findings at a conference attended by members of the government, and it was recognized that tourism development should involve all parties—including adat and local communities and CSOs. The final report was shared with concerned ministries to ensure buy-in and support.