The Synergy of Local Genius in The Development Policy Strategy South Nias Regency

Abstract

The development based on local wisdom should be the shape of the spirit of regional autonomy. The area should not think the local wisdom as an obstacle for the progress. South Nias, one of the regions that have a wealth of local culture as values and philosophy of life in living systems of society and the culture of Megaliths branding, should be able to give the experience to the local culture to become a cornerstone of regional development. How is the synergy of a development policy based on local genius in Southern Nias? This research used in-depth interviews and focus group methods on answering what researchers look for. The results of the study showed Southern Nias’s local government in developing policies based on local genius. Implementation of the policy program based solely on a central government regulation that is based on the musrenbang.