Disaster Risk Reduction of Mangrove Forest Destruction in East Kalimantan Province | Chapter 1 | Research Advances in Environment, Geography and Earth Science Vol. 9

The purpose of this study was to investigate the problems that occur in mangrove forest areas continuously. Such problems have been occurring for a long time, caused by the inaccuracy of previous policies and the overlapping authority and selfishness of stakeholders. A mangrove forest can be briefly defined as a type of forest that grows in tidal areas (especially on sheltered beaches, lagoons, river estuaries) that are inundated at high tide and free from inundation at low tide where the plant community is salt-tolerant. As a result of this research, the implementation of policies carried out by the East Kalimantan Provincial Government can now be said to be successful, although there are still indicators that need to be improved, such as in the resource variable. Furthermore, it was discovered that issues persisted with the previous government's administration of the Mangrove Forest region. The findings of this study suggest that the policy of private sector activity program be evaluated in conjunction with the Central Government, and that supervision be provided following planting. Provisions in sectoral laws related to natural resources, apart from those that specifically regulate environmental protection as in Law 32/2009, are regulated in various forms. The government's implementation of policy activity program does not only involve the government and the community, but also involves the private sector and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as a form of participation in realized forest sustainability and improving the economy of communities in mangrove forest areas.

 

Author (s) Details

Hairun Jariah
University of 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda, Jalan Ir. H. Juanda 80-Samarinda City, Province of East Kalimantan-75124, Indonesia.

 

Sukindar
University of 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda, Jalan Ir. H. Juanda 80-Samarinda City, Province of East Kalimantan-75124, Indonesia.

 

Lisa Astria Milasari
University of 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda, Jalan Ir. H. Juanda 80-Samarinda City, Province of East Kalimantan-75124, Indonesia.

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/raeges/v9/1530

Stakeholder Functions in Policy Implementation for Higher Education in Cameroon | Chapter 1 | An Overview of Literature, Language and Education Research Vol. 9

This chapter explores the key elements of stakeholder engagement in the implementation of educational policies within higher education institutions in Cameroon. Drawing on existing literature and empirical evidence, the chapter highlights key elements that are essential for effective stakeholder engagement in the policy implementation process. Policies are living documents that require various inputs to assist in fulfilling their goals, and as such attention to policy issues does not end at the creation of the policy. Its implementation is increasingly a multi-sectored endeavour and a successful policy process requires democratic public participation, wherein in the national sphere, different stakeholders get involved to reduce the political pressure on the government and thus achieve its objectives. Yet, this engagement might not continue during the policy implementation stage. The chapter is an exploratory study, that makes use of the qualitative approach and phenomenology method. Qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Using the purposive sampling technique, 50 stakeholders including government officials, academic staff, students, employers and community members were interviewed to examine their roles and perspectives. Findings indicate that all-inclusive stakeholder engagement in educational policies can lead to more inclusive, effective and sustainable policies that benefit all members of the community. As such recommendations for enhancing stakeholder collaboration and participation in policy implementation are also discussed, with a focus on promoting transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in decision-making processes. The chapter also concludes with the proposition that implementation failure is partly due to a lack of stakeholder engagement.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Berka Tah Delphine Sakwe
Faculty of Education, University of Buea, Cameroon.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aoller/v9/2588