Research Article · Vol. 24, No. 1 (2025) · pp. 1-21
Peer reviewed — at least two external reviewers, single-anonymised. Editorial process
Analysis of Critical Agrarian Perspective on Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Development Policy in Indonesia
- Abdul Kodir — Sociology Department, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia (also PhD student, Department of Environment and Geography, University of York)
- Risdawati Ahmad — Participatory Mapping Network (non-governmental organization), Indonesia
Published Jun 30, 2025 · https://doi.org/10.17477/jcea.2025.24.1.001
Abstract
This study aims to elucidate the agrarian trajectory in the Sepaku district, North Penajam Paser Regency, the primary site for the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) development, and to explore the dynamics of access, investigating how various actors contest within the IKN development. Employing a qualitative method, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and analysis of related IKN development reports. The findings reveal that the designated IKN development area is a traditional territory of the Paser Balek tribe with a long history of agrarian ownership. The IKN development involves an interplay of diverse actors and interests dynamically contesting through access. This research substantively contributes to critical agrarian studies in IKN development, suggesting further studies to delve deeper into indigenous rights, potential tenurial conflicts, and the significance of power in shaping IKN development.
Keywords:Nusantara Capital City (IKN)DevelopmentCritical AgrarianAccessIndonesia