Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Dalam Pengembangan Wisata Kampung Baduy, Banten

Abstract

This study was conducted to understand the forms of participation and empowerment of indigenous peoples in the development of Baduy village tourism in the future as well as describing the role of stakeholders in community empowerment in Baduy Tourism Village. Data were gained through two months of research in Baduy Tourism Village and were analyzed using a qualitative approach, the following conclusions were obtained. First, the potential possessed by the Baduy tourist village, in the form of natural potential, cultural potential, and man-made potential, should be developed for the future development of Baduy tourism. Second, the unique characteristics of Baduy Village can only be developed through an active participation model of the community. Third, there are six components which can be developed in developing Baduy tourism based on community participation, including tourist attractions, accommodation, tourist service facilities, transportation services, supporting infrastructure, and institutional elements. Fourth, there are some of the important roles of five tourism stakeholders outside the Baduy indigenous community, namely academics, tour operators, local and district and provincial governments, the supporting villages of Baduy village, and media in maintaining the principle of Baduy community empowerment. Fifth, there are five stages in empowering the Baduy community, including awareness, behavior formation, transformation, and intellectual ability. Keywords: Empowerment, Community, Development, Tourism, Bedouin Village