Food Security in the Local Government: A SDGs Perspective of Evaluation of Dry Land Policy and Rice Production

Graciella Fortunata Tening; Paisal Akbar; Budiman; Reksa Burhan; Hashfi Rafdi; Kah Choon Low

doi:10.22219/logos.v8i2.41610

Authors

Graciella Fortunata Tening Department of Government Studies, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Mulawarman Samarinda, Indonesia
Paisal Akbar Department of Government Studies, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Mulawarman Samarinda, Indonesia
Budiman Department of Government Studies, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Mulawarman Samarinda, Indonesia
Reksa Burhan Department of Government Studies, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Mulawarman Samarinda, Indonesia
Hashfi Rafdi Department of Government Studies, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Mulawarman Samarinda, Indonesia
Kah Choon Low School of Government (SoG), UUM COLGIS, Institute of Local Government Studies (iLGS), Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kedah, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22219/logos.v8i2.41610

Keywords:

agricultural policy, dry land, food security, Mahakam Ulu, rice production

Abstract

Food security in Indonesia’s Underdeveloped, Frontier, and Outermost Regions (3T) is shaped not only by ecological and technical constraints but also by governance capacity. This study examines upland rice production trends in Mahakam Ulu Regency (2018–2023) and evaluates Regent Regulation No. 12 of 2021, which provides incentives to dryland farmers. Using qualitative document analysis of secondary data from statistical reports, government documents, and credible media, the study finds that production has declined due to limited infrastructure, restricted access to inputs, and dependence on external supplies. Incentives have encouraged participation and capacity building but remain constrained by weak institutions and insufficient extension services. The findings highlight a design capacity mismatch in local policy implementation. This study contributes to governance and policy literature by showing how local food initiatives in peripheral regions intersect with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2, SDG 1, SDG 4, SDG 8, and SDG 16. Strengthening institutions and embedding monitoring systems are recommended for sustainable outcomes.

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