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Policy Analysis of Coastal Ecotourism Development of Muara Angke Mangrove Ecosystem, Jakarta Bay, Indonesia

(Myanmar), Master of Science in Coastal and Marine Resources Management (Bogor Agricultural University)

Thesis Abstract:

 

This study aimed to (1) examine the environmental suitability of mangrove ecosystem and coastal area for ecotourism development, (2) obtain the optimum plans for the associated enterprise in relation to variables and parameters which relate the potential use of physical, economic and institutional restraints while considering the objectives of entrepreneur and policy planners, and (3) recommend the appropriate mangrove areas for ecotourism that would have the least effect for the coastal environment and the social activities of the local people. Research was conducted from September to November 2001 at Muara Angke of North Jakarta in Jakarta Bay.

Geographic Information System (GIS) method was used for evaluating the mangrove ecosystem suitability. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach was used for resolving the spatial/land use conflict to evaluate policy. The software program Expert Choice (3.1) was incorporated in the AHP methodology and enabled the analyst to structure the hierarchy and resolve the problem using absolute measurement as appropriate.

The results showed that all along the northern coast of what is now DKI Jakarta was originally a mangrove forest ecosystem, complete with all richness of biodiversity. Indonesia should, as soon as possible, utilize institutional facility such as forestry agency, tourism agency and other related institutions, which can act professionally and responsibly to develop coastal ecotourism better, especially mangrove forest ecosystem so that a coastal ecotourism project can be sustainable.