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Social Transformation in Peri-Urban Communities toward Food Sustainability and Achievement of SDGs in the Era of Disruption

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  • Sumardjo Sumardjo

    (Department of Communication and Community Development Sciences, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), Dramaga, Bogor 16680, Indonesia)

  • Adi Firmansyah

    (Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution and Empowerment, IPB University, Baranangsiang, Bogor 16127, Indonesia)

  • Leonard Dharmawan

    (Vocational School, IPB University, Bogor 16128, Indonesia)

Abstract

In the era of disruption, to achieve both food sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Indonesia must face changes in the values, attitudes, and behavior of the community, and adapt to environmental and technological changes. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence social transformation in peri-urban communities, and their impact on food sustainability and the achievement of SDGs. The research method is a qualitative approach, triangulated by conducting in-depth interviews, field observations, and focus group discussions (FGD) in two districts, the Majalengka and Karawang Regency, West Java Province. The results showed that factors influencing social transformation in peri-urban communities include strengthening public awareness of the importance of food sustainability, access to information and technology, collaborative synergy of government, companies, academics, and community participation in decision-making on empowerment programs. This social transformation leads to increased food production and poverty reduction. Private facilitators through CSR programs play a role in achieving both food sustainability and several SDG indicators related to poverty. The occurrence of collaborative synergy between community participation, extension workers, village government, media utilization, academics, and companies contributes significantly to transforming the values, attitudes, and behavior of people managing community resources.

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  • Sumardjo Sumardjo & Adi Firmansyah & Leonard Dharmawan, 2023. "Social Transformation in Peri-Urban Communities toward Food Sustainability and Achievement of SDGs in the Era of Disruption," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(13), pages 1-17, July.
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