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Citizenship participation in the empowerment of local potential is a prerequisite for every development plan. Community-based ecotourism development (CBED) involves the resources and unique characteristics of the local community, including physical and nonphysical components (values, norms, customs, and traditions). The aims of this research are (1) to describe the role of Isy Karima Islamic Boarding School in developing religious ethics; (2) to describe a mechanism for developing citizenship participation; (3) to map the aspects of citizenship participation in sustainable ecotourism development; (4) to analyze the stages of citizenship participation in sustainable ecotourism development; and (5) to analyze the activities of stakeholders in building sustainability. The research method used was qualitative descriptive, with a sociological anthropological approach. Three surrounding villages in the District of Karangpandan were chosen through purposive sampling to characterize the participation of local citizens in CBED. The data obtained were then analyzed using a single case analysis. The results show that Isy Karima Boarding School holds various activities for the empowerment of MSMEs, one of which is the development of partnership networks. Citizenship participation in the community around Isy Karima Boarding School in sustainable tourism development has grown and developed through a mechanism of awareness, training, counselling and guidance, and execution. The activities of stakeholders in building sustainable ecotourism have an impact on economic, socio-cultural, and political aspects. This impact can provide a basic reference for an ecotourism development model that includes community participation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Language Tourism Villages have the potential to be developed in areas of cultural diversity, ecotourism activities, and the creative economy. Local wisdom and cultural events can enhance the creativity of a community and give economic value to rural communities. This research aims to describe how the synergy between ecotourism and the creative economy improves social quality. The data collection techniques used are interviews, observation, and focus group discussions. Data analysis uses an interactive model which includes the stages of data reduction, presentation, and conclusions. Results show that in the process of empowerment of a poor (powerless) community to become an independent community, based on ecotourism and the creative economy, the community becomes highly strategic in finding social quality when its activities start to move from those of a powerless community to an independent community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper focuses on the impact of the geographical indications (GIs) of Koerintji cinnamon on its value chain. The study was performed from September 2017 to November 2017 in Talang Kemuning, Kerinci regency, Indonesia. A village farmers' group was surveyed using a semi-structured questionnaire, roundtable discussions, interviews, and direct observations to understand whether the GIs improve income, source of production, and promote product quality. Using a descriptive method, the literature on the topic was analyzed, and a value chain study was structured from the review's findings. This helped us to better understand how GIs' effects are dispersed among the chain actors and eventually enter the areas from which GI commodities originate. GIs generate added value, especially for farmers and buyers. Specifically, by using the GI Koerintji cinnamon's handbook of requirements, the efficiency of farmers and buyers has improved. The studied population included farmers from Koerintji Cinnamon Jambi Geographical Indication Protection Society (MPIG-K2J) and Tani Saktik Alam Kerinci (TAKTIK), a farmer group. To obtain a GI, TAKTIK had to implement good agriculture practices and good manufacturing practices based on the handbook. Results show that farmers developed a system to monitor post-harvest handling in assuring a safe and high-quality supply to the global spices market. Following the book requirements, TAKTIK members follow specific procedures, including selecting raw materials, grading, origin verification, and quality control. Furthermore, GIs enable farmers to claim a price premium. As a result, GI Koerintji cinnamon's presence has added value and credibility to TAKTIK farmers, leading to price improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]