Integrated Conflict Management Model Based on Local Wisdom, Law, and Technology: (Study of Fishermen^s Conflict in Madura Islands and Selayar)
Agustinus Gergorius Raja Dasion, Arie Wahyu Prananta , Nuratsia Natsir, Yuliana Windisari

1,2,4: Trunojoyo University
3: Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi YAPPI

Abstract

Conflicts between fishermen in coastal areas of Indonesia are inevitable. Conflicts between fishermen in Madura Islands and Selayar are complex phenomena influenced by overlapping economic interests, fishing area boundaries, and differences in fishing gear utilization. This study aims to formulate an integrated conflict management model by combining local wisdom, legal approaches, and the use of information technology. This research used qualitative methods through field studies, in-depth interviews with fishermen, traditional leaders, law enforcement officials, and policymakers, as well as participant observation in both study areas. The results demonstrate two basic theses. First, local wisdom such as customary deliberations, seasonal fishing bans, and traditional maritime laws still have the power to mitigate conflict, but have not been fully accommodated in formal policies. Second, formal legal approaches are often ineffective due to minimal oversight and unequal access to justice. The use of technology, such as GPS-based vessel tracking systems and digital conflict reporting platforms, can bridge the gap between local values and the state legal system. This research ultimately offers an integrated conflict management model based on the synergy between customary norms, formal legal instruments, and participatory digital technology as a sustainable approach to reducing fishing conflicts in coastal areas of Indonesia.

Keywords: conflict management, fishermen, local wisdom-law-technology, Madura, Selayar.

Topic: Governance, Policy, and Education of Coastal Area