SOCIAL DYNAMICS AND COMMUNITY ACCEPTANCE OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS BY COAL MINING COMPANIES IN SOUTH SUMATRA, INDONESIA

Abstract

The Community Development and Empowerment Program (PPM) is an obligation that must be carried out by companies that manage natural resources. Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Decree No. 1824 K/30/MEM/2018 requires every company to prepare a master plan for Community Development and Empowerment during the production and post-mining periods. The company is committed to implementing PPM according to these guidelines, with the aim of establishing good relations with the communities surrounding the mining area. This study aims to analyze the dynamics of social support from beneficiaries for the PPM Program implemented by coal mining companies in the vicinity of the mining area. This study was conducted using in-depth interviews with beneficiary communities selected based on the research objectives in the area surrounding the mine and company management. The analysis was conducted to see how the community responded to the implementation and its impact on the company's operations. The results of the analysis show that the community will be committed to supporting the company as long as the company is committed to continuing to implement the PPM Program. This success is inseparable from the application of seven aspects that the company has developed for the beneficiary community.   The assessment results showed that the community rated service at 38% (satisfactory), communication at 53% (satisfactory), discipline at 48% (satisfactory), speed of service at 43% (satisfactory), politeness and friendliness at 40% (very satisfactory), responsibility at 52% (satisfactory), and fairness 52% (Satisfactory). These results indicate strong social support from beneficiaries for the communication established by the company with the beneficiary communities around the mine in implementing the Community Development and Empowerment Program.