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Social Structure and Leadership in Papua
Social structure of the three villages in Papua Understanding social structure and leadership in Papua is not as straightforward as it is with Jambi’s. Papua consists of many different tribes and clans, each with relatively a different leadership and social structure. It is therefore improbable to make a generalization of how the social system works
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Social Structure and Leadership in Jambi
Social structure of the three villages in Jambi The social structure of the communities in the three villages in Jambi, i.e., Tamiai, Sungai Keradak, and Durian Rambun, is characterized by the important role of two institutions: the formal village institution and the non-formal adat institution. In the Kerinci community, there is a level of customary
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Withstanding Shocks and Crises
People’s lives are not immune to shocks – which can take the form of ecological, socio-economic, and even technological shocks. The internet, for example, is a double-edged sword; on one hand, it provides unlimited access to information, while on the other, it erodes cultural values. Highways are no different, drawing resources out from villages to
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Key Lessons in Community Resilience
Over the past four decades, the six communities have experienced several major shocks – falling commodity prices, economic crises, external pressure on forests, as well as pests, diseases and extreme weather due to climate change. At the same time, these very communities have proven to be resilient to these shocks. We are certain that resilience