A Collaborative Governance Perspective in Ecotourism Development in Ujung Kulon National Park, Banten-Indonesia

Ecotourism development in Ujung Kulon National Park, Indonesia, demonstrates successful collaborative governance despite persistent challenges. The study highlights that consensus-building and active stakeholder participation—key elements of collaborative governance—have been effectively implemented, fostering cooperation among government agencies, local communities, NGOs, and private sector providers. However, obstacles such as knowledge inequality among community members, natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes), and the COVID-19 pandemic have hindered progress. The Ujung Kulon National Park office plays a central role in facilitating these efforts, emphasizing the importance of interdependence and shared interests in sustainable ecotourism. This research employs qualitative methods, including case studies, in-depth interviews, literature reviews, and media tracking, to analyze collaborative governance dynamics across its dimensions: starting conditions, institutional design, leadership, and processes.

Kurniawan, B., Rahmatunissa, M., Utami, S. B., & Buchari, R. A. (2024). A Collaborative Governance Perspective in Ecotourism Development in Ujung Kulon National Park, Banten-Indonesia. Journal of Ecohumanism, 3(8). https://doi.org/10.62754/joe.v3i8.5175