We are pleased to provide an update on the CESASS UGM Flagship research project, titled “Sociocultural Resilience of Society: Is It Social Polarization or Social Cohesion in the Nusantara New Capital City of Indonesia?”, lead by Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si, M.T., held from October 24 to 28, 2024, in East Kalimantan.
The research activities included observations, structured interviews with community members, in-depth interviews with representatives from the Social Service and the OIKN, as well as discussions with village and sub-district officials. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were held with village heads and traditional leaders. The research locations encompassed the Central Government Core Area (KIPP), the IKN Area (KIKN), and the IKN Development Area (KPIKN).
On the first day of observations, assistance was provided by the PKP I and PPPW II Working Units, as well as the KemenPUPR hall of East Kalimantan Province.
The research team for this initiative consists of the following members:
- Team Leader: Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T.
- Team Member: Prof. Dr. Wahyudi Kumorotomo, M.P.P.
- Research Assistants: Amandita ‘Ainur Rohmah, S.Si., M.Sc. Nurina Aulia Haris, M.A. and Mellinia Ananda, M.Sc.
- Surveyors: Anindya Puteri Eka Susilowati, S.Si. Tria Sofie, S.Si. Prananta Radika, S.Si. Kunastya Mulya Pinta Ramadhan, S.Si.