Policy and governance of maritime resources in the Riau Islands Province

Abstract

ABSTRACT This research refers to the policies carried out and the existing management in Riau Islands Province. The implementation process in managing the maritime sector must refer to Law Number 23 of 2014 which regulates Regional Government. The purpose of this research also explains what steps must be taken in resolving problems in managing natural resources that occur. This research method uses qualitative methods with qualitative analysis, the data analysis process is used purposively, namely by consideration. The results showed that the policy carried out by the Riau Islands Provincial Government through the Marine and Fisheries Service, was found to have no definite authority regarding the process of managing maritime resources in Riau Islands Province, besides there was an overlap of authority, especially for its state civil servants, who had training related to capacity building and how to manage marine resources. The conclusion in this research is to respond to the applicable law, namely Number 23 of 2014, which clearly gives heavy authority to the water area. Thus, the management that occurs is less than optimal.