CSR Implementation in Empowering Local Palm Community Economy in District Merauke (Case Study of Merauke Integrated Food-Energy Estate Project / MIFEE)

Abstract

The research background is the presence of so many investors entering District Merauke by utilizing the land that belongs to the local community, the problems that arise are 1) How does the company run the CSR to be accepted by the local community? 2) How is the appropriate CSR model to be run by investors tailored to the needs of the local community in District Merauke?. The objectives of the research are 1) Exploring deeply how companies' roles involved in the MIFEE program, especially those that invest in oil palm companies, runs CSR programs involving communities as the owners of communal rights; 2) Determine the appropriate model of CSR program that is appropriate to the culture of the Papuan community, thus creating mutually beneficial relationships, especially empowerment that leads to the improvement of the community's economy. The research method used in this research is qualitative research. Research is done through field observation, literature observation, data collection, and in-depth interviews. Data obtained collected is described and analyzed by the quantitative method to formulate the model of economic empowerment.

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