Implementing SDG to Village Level by Integrating Social Capital Theory and Value Chain: (Case of Village Tourism Pentingsari in Yogyakarta, Indonesia)

Abstract

Since the publication of the 2030 blueprint, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been promoted as a global project. Many steps have been taken; however, until now, the achievement remains limited. This is due to the low understanding of SDGs from stakeholders at the local level, such as the village. This study examines how we can develop SDG awareness and implementation in the village level. This article argues that we need to look at two essential factors namely the notion of social capital and value chain management in order to fulfill SDGs at the local level. Arguably, social capital can be mobilized by the local leaders to socialize the importance of SDGs at the village level. Second, value chain management enables local leaders to manage sustainable economic activities at the village level. Hence, these two concepts eventually enhance the implementation of SDGs at the village level. This argument will be illustrated in the case of three tourism village development areas in Yogyakarta namely, Pentingsari in Sleman, Mangunan in Bantul, and Bleberan in Gunungkidul.

The Sustainable Development Agenda

“…However, the interaction of multiple stakeholders still needs more attention and critical study. This has been initiated in a study conducted by Affandi et al (2020), which states that stakeholders at the local level still have a low level of understanding regarding sustainable development. As a result, it is important to consider the idea of social capital and management value chains to achieve sustainable performance at the local level.…”

“…To optimize this potential, the stakeholders must be able to create solid social bounding within the community. At this stage, social capital is needed to involve the community in taking an active role in the development activities (Affandi et al 2020).…”

“…Spanning two local regions, the mountain is sacred to the indigenous people and its existence is critically important. Their religious beliefs state that the existence of the mountain will impact whether they end up in heaven or hell (Affandi et al 2020).…”

The opportunities of economic corridor infrastructure to accelerate SDGS: policy review in D. I. Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia

“…Yogyakarta, especially in the coastal area, so that the management, utilization, and control of the province's strategic areas, especially related to the potential for marine tourism in support. Research conducted by [12] related to the implementation of SDGs relates at the village level through the integration of social capital theory and value chains in the Tourism Village of Pentingsari Village in the Special Province of Yogyakarta, the results of the study show that local leaders can mobilize social capital to socialize the importance of SDGs at the village level. Value chain management allows local leaders to manage sustainable economic activities at the village level to improve the implementation of SDGs at the village level.…”

Social Capital as Main Pillar for Tourism Industry

“…Another study from Sunkar et.al (2016) in Cibalay Megalithic site, West Java province, has found that social capital in the form of trust becomes the crucial element that would enhance the community lives and conserve the cultural heritagebased tourism (Sunkar et al, 2016). Moreover, Affandi et al (2016) emphasized that social capital should become the main foundation when it comes to implementing Sustainable Development Goals in the context of tourism village enhancement such as Pentingsari, Mangunan, and Bleberan village in Yogyakarta province (Affandi, et al, 2016).…”