Poverty Alleviation Through Cross-Sectoral Approaches: Solutions to Accelerate Coastal Community Economy

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Almasdi Syahza, Dahlan Tampubolon, Brilliant Asmit, Mitri Irianti

Communities in coastal areas, especially the peatlands, feel neglected by unfair policies. This study aims to obtain information about the problems and obstacles to poverty alleviation for coastal communities through a cross-sectoral approach. According to the research findings, the community residing in the coastal areas faces economic challenges and relatively low levels of prosperity. This situation arises from limited infrastructure, low soil fertility, and rural development disparities. Government policies must adopt a cross-sectoral approach, comprising rural economic development, social progress, cultural and character development, civic education, community empowerment in legal and land-related matters, and essential service enhancement. The program implications could serve as valuable guidance for policymakers who helped to accelerate and develop the coastal economy, particularly in developing countries.

Citation: Syahza, A., Tampubolon, D., Asmit, B., & Irianti, M. (2025). Poverty alleviation through cross-sectoral approaches: solutions to accelerate coastal community economy. Cogent Social Sciences, 11(1), 2462451. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2025.2462451

Bibliometric Analysis of Rural Economic Development: Convergence Between Sustainable Agriculture, Digital Technology, and Community Engagement for Village Self-Reliance

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Mimin Sundari Nasution, Zaili Rusli, Meyzi Heriyanto, Almasdi Syahza, Zulkarnaini, Mayarni, Dadang Mashur, Fajriani Ananda, Masrul Ikhsan

This article provides a bibliometric study of rural economic growth, focusing on sustainable agriculture meetings, digital technologies, and community participation as important drivers of village self-sufficiency. These findings show a considerable increase in the keyword patterns of rural economic development, namely sustainable agriculture, technological innovation, and community participation. This study emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to rural development, where sustainable agricultural practices, digital technology, and active community involvement work together to encourage self-reliance in rural areas.

Citation: Nasution, M.S., Rusli, Z., Heriyanto, M., Syahza, A., Zulkarnaini, Z., Mayarni, M., Mashur, D., Ananda, F., Ikhsan, M., (2025). Bibliometric Analysis of Rural Economic Development: Convergence Between Sustainable Agriculture, Digital Technology, and Community Engagement for Village Self-Reliance. International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 245-262. https://doi.org/10.18280/ijsdp.200123 

Community-Based Mangrove Forest Development as an Ecotourism Area to Improve Community Welfare

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Yetti Elfina, Sukendi Sukendi, Efriyeldi Efriyeldi, Agus Sutikno and Almasdi Syahza

This study aims to examine and improve the potential of mangrove forests in Teluk Pambang and Selat Baru, Bengkalis Indonesia.  Teluk Pambang has and offers a wealth of flora and fauna, while Selat Baru has beautiful beaches and delicious local cuisine, making it attractive to tourists. The implications for developing sustainable ecotourism in the Teluk Pambang and Selat Baru areas can be a model for other coastal communities, encouraging economic growth while protecting our natural heritage.

Citation: Elfina, Y., Sukendi, S., Efriyeldi, E., Sutikno, A.,  and Syahza, A., (2025). Community-Based Mangrove Forest Development as an Ecotourism Area to Improve Community Welfare, E3S Web of Conferences “Environmental Governance, Regulation, and Disaster Mitigation”, 611 (04001), pages 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202561104001

Empirical Study of Measures to Accelerate the Rural Economy: Potential for Nature Tourism in the Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Wildlife Reserve in Riau Province

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Adrian Novendra, Almasdi Syahza, Ando Fahda Aulia

The Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Wildlife Reserve has unique species and diverse animals whose populations and habitats must be protected. The location of the reserve also serves as a source of water for the community and prevents floods, landslides, and erosion. The results showed that the wildlife reserve area has the potential for economic value that may benefit the surrounding community and create environmental balance through river utilization and using non-timber forest products. There is increased income level, occupation, and environmental quality. Moreover, the potential use of non-timber forest products is an economic alternative to the community. The area can potentially develop natural tourism as a learning process for future generations.

How to Cite: Novendra A., Syahza A., Aulia A. F. (2024). Empirical Study of Measures to Accelerate the Rural Economy: Potential for Nature Tourism in the Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Wildlife Reserve in Riau Province, 25(2), 182-203. https://doi.org/10.23917/jep.v25i2.23854

Efforts to prevent peatland fires through implementing local community education

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Almasdi Syahza, Sri Astuti, Suarman, Brilliant Asmit

Intentional and unintentional factors cause the occurrence of fires in peatlands. Intentional factors come from traditional agricultural practices, the low cost of burning peat land, land ownership conflicts, and increasing demand for agricultural land. Unintentional factors caused by lack of discipline in the people around the peatlands include throwing cigarette butts carelessly, making campfires, and uncontrolled burning of rubbish.

Citation: Syahza, A., Astuti, S., Suarman, S. and Asmit, B. (2024), “Efforts to prevent peatland fires through implementing local community education”, Asian Education and Development Studies, Vol. 13 No. 5, pp. 546-560. https://doi.org/10.1108/AEDS-06-2024-0132

Model of partnership in sustainable palm oil: efforts to increase partnerships in the palm oil business in Indonesia

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Rino Afrino, Almasdi Syahza, Suwondo Suwondo, Meyzi Heriyanto

Findings: The results indicate that the core–plasma partnership pattern implemented by companies needs to be considered a relevant model for partnerships in the Indonesian palm oil industry. Social networks play a role in implementing this partnership pattern, which is influenced by the diversity of the actors involved. However, complexity arises from the dynamics of power and position among these actors, which demands increased interaction and mutual trust. Therefore, various dimensions must be considered, including plantation management, product marketing, cultivation techniques and sustainable development.

Originality: This study provides an important theoretical implementation: a more humane approach through a partnership model that adds value and is based on aspects of morality in implementing partnerships in the palm oil plantation sector. It also provides new and substantial insights regarding practical implementation for policymakers and practitioners who want to improve partnership practices in sustainable palm oil businesses by implementing value-added and morality-based partnership models in Indonesia as well as other developing countries.

Citation: Afrino, R., Syahza, A., Suwondo, S. and Heriyanto, M. (2024), “Model of partnership in sustainable palm oil: efforts to increase partnerships in the palm oil business in Indonesia”, Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSTPM-09-2023-0154