| dc.description.abstract | This paper explores the dynamics of small-scale artisanal mining (ASM) and its influence on oil resource governance in Musi Banyuasin Regency, Indonesia. The study analyses how the renegotiation of access to resources by ASM communities affects their capability to gain, maintain, and control economic benefits from oil resources. This research draws a qualitative study that includes interviews, observations, and the examination of documents. According to the study, in Musi Banyuasin Regency, ASM practices have arisen as an alternative means of subsistence for local communities. Despite legal obstacles and difficulties, the ASM community persists in its endeavors due to the potential economic benefits of nearby oil resources. The research reveals the complex relationships between ASM communities, government entities, state-owned enterprises, and other stakeholders engaged in the oil economy through an exhaustive mapping of actors and analysis of power dynamics. By shedding light on these dynamics, this study contributes to the existing literature on ASM and oil resource governance, providing policymakers, practitioners, and researchers with valuable insights. It emphasizes the need for inclusive and participatory approaches that recognize the autonomy of ASM communities and encourages equitable benefit distribution. The research calls for developing policies and strategies that promote responsible and sustainable ASM activities, balancing the socioeconomic requirements of local communities with environmental stewardship and good governance.
Keywords: Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), oil resource, access, renegotiation, power dynamics, economic benefits. | |
