Study of Social Vulnerability in the Land Sector in Kutai Kartanegara

Abstract

Social vulnerability in the land sector is a problem that is not directly visible, which is caused by conflict, both between individuals and with the government or the private sector. This vulnerability will be more difficult to resolve, especially with the absence of land ownership status in several villages, including Tanjung Harapan and Sanggulan Villages. The purpose of this research is to comprehensively examine the social risks that can be experienced by vulnerable groups. This study uses qualitative and quantitative approaches to assess the level of social vulnerability. The level of vulnerability is seen based on the Household Vulnerability Index (HVI) approach. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires and interviews with 50 respondents in the villages of Tanjung Harapan and Sanggulan. The social vulnerability in the two villages is at level III or ELH, which means it includes chronic social vulnerability and needs special treatment. The vulnerability of this community is influenced by factors of knowledge and analysis of social, economic, physical, and environmental factors that make the community more vulnerable. In order to reduce high social risks, there needs to be certainty and protection for the community, especially farmers who own land with an area of less than 0.5 ha, women and the poor. So that it needs various efforts through policies and implementation methodologies for addressing land social vulnerabilities.