Peran Lembaga Adat dalam Pembangunan Sosial Masyarakat Desa di Kabupaten Sumba Timur

Yosua Dongga Landu Praing; Maria P. L. Muga; John Lodewijks

doi:10.70716/perseptif.v2i3.411

Authors

Yosua Dongga Landu Praing Program Studi Sosiologi, Universitas Kristen Wira Wacana Sumba, Waingapu, Indonesia Author
Maria P. L. Muga Department of Anthropology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia Author
John Lodewijks Department of Economics, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70716/perseptif.v2i3.411

Keywords:

indigenous institutions, social development, rural community, East Sumba, social capital

Abstract

Indigenous institutions play a strategic role in maintaining social cohesion, managing local resources, and promoting social development in rural communities. In East Sumba Regency, these institutions function not only as guardians of traditional values and norms but also as key actors in village development planning and implementation. This study aims to analyze the role of indigenous institutions in rural social development in East Sumba Regency and to identify the challenges and opportunities for strengthening their roles. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal that indigenous institutions significantly enhance community participation, strengthen social capital, and mediate relationships between village communities and local governments. However, their roles face challenges such as limited formal recognition, state regulatory intervention, and socio-cultural changes driven by modernization. This study concludes that strengthening synergy between indigenous institutions and village governments is essential for achieving inclusive and sustainable social development in East Sumba Regency.

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