Desain Pengembangan Komoditas Unggulan Spesifik pada Kawasan Transmigrasi Selaparang, Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Barat

Abstract

The transmigration paradigm has changed from simply moving people from one region to another, to not just a resettlement but an economic transformation to create new economic centers based on superior commodities. The design of regional development based on specific superior commodities becomes the foundation for the formation of a strong local business ecosystem. This activity aims to identify specific superior commodities in the region, planning a strategy for developing an integrated business ecosystem from upstream to downstream, and increasing the capacity of community economic institutions. This research was conducted in the Selaparang Transmigration Area, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, which includes 3 sub-districts and 23 villages. The methodology used in data collection was through focus group discussions, surveys, observations, in-depth interviews, thematic mapping of commodities, documentation and institutional training. Data analysis used analytical hierarchy process (AHP), SWOT analysis, supply chain and economic chain analysis, economic feasibility analysis and thematic commodity map analysis. The findings of this activity using AHP analysis of superior commodities corn with a priority score of 0.4445 and rice with a priority score of 0.1059. The economic feasibility analysis shows an ROI of 140.9 for corn and 75 for rice, respectively, thus providing benefits to farmers. Furthermore, there is potential for developing another commodity, namely porang, due to the presence of small and medium-sized industries (SMEs) and the existing market. The Selaparang KT development strategy is based on an integrated business ecosystem that integrates upstream and downstream through short-, medium-, and long-term strategies. Short-term strategies include increasing farmer capacity, expanding market access, strengthening farmer institutions, providing capital assistance, and reducing dependence on middlemen. Medium-term strategies include strengthening institutional collaboration, developing processing industries and increasing the added value of superior products, accessing financing and investment, strengthening marketing and branding networks, and developing data and monitoring systems. Long-term strategies include establishing national corn production centers, developing an integrated corn industry, strengthening farmer institutions as the foundation of the corn industry ecosystem, strengthening cross-sector partnerships, and formulating long-term support policies. Community economic institutional capacity building is implemented through institutional financial literacy training and the production of liquid organic fertilizer.