Migrant Livelihood Challenges in Peri-Urban Area

Abstract

The demographic transition from rural to urban areas in developing countries, particularly Indonesia, has been an urbanization phenomenon for the past two decades. This phenomenon led to a rapid increase in the urban population. The insufficient carrying capacity of the city, particularly the availability of land, urges the spread of urban space and activities into peri-urban areas. This study looks at the problems with making a living that migrants from peri-urban areas in Denpasar City face now and how they deal with them. Through a qualitative research design, data is collected through indepth interviews, then analyzed using a descriptive method. The results of the study show that the main challenges faced by migrants are related to socioeconomic, sociocultural and safety factors. The rise of small-scale trading creates unhealthy competition that hurts the sales and profits of peri-urban migrants. Moreover, peri-urban migrants have had problems like not speaking the same language and having different religious and cultural traditions. Mapping the challenges of migrants' livelihoods in periurban areas is the initial foundation for determining policy strategies for dealing with poverty, slum settlements, and socioeconomic and population problems.

Urbanisation in Indonesia: The Relationship between Income Inequality, Urban Infrastructure, Access to Education, and Population Growth with Social Cohesion, Environmental Resilience, and Housing Quality to look at Urbanisation in Indonesia

“…To solve these problems and lessen urban pollution, greening cities and developing green spaces for recreation are priorities since they can improve people's physical and emotional well-being (Susiati, 2022). Urbanization is a phenomenon that affects rural areas as well as urban areas and is viewed as a sign of both social and economic progress in urban areas (Wesnawa et al, 2023). Rapid urban center expansion is a defining feature of this demographic transformation, bringing with it benefits and challenges that need careful consideration.…”

“…Urban hubs are proliferating throughout the archipelago, indicating a rapid change from rural to urbanbased economies. The intricate relationships among migration from rural to urban areas, economic activities, and demographic shifts underscore the necessity for a more comprehensive comprehension of Indonesia's urbanization paths (Gamal, 2022;Kurniawan et al, 2022;Silver, 2022;Susiati, 2022;Wesnawa et al, 2023).…”