Actor Network Study: an Examination of the Implementation of the Rempoah Village Climate Village Program as it relates to the Development of an Eco-Tourism Destination

Abstract

Rempoah Village has integrated two significant initiatives. The implementation of the Climate Village
Program (ProKlim) constituted the initial phase, which was followed by the development of a tourism
village based on environmental education. The objective of the study was to examine the actor networks
that were formed and that played a role in the implementation of these two initiatives in Rempoah Village.
The network of actors who play a role in Rempoah Village was analyzed using Actor Network Theory (ANT)
as the analytical framework. This theory underscores the notion that a continuous process of change
occurs among actors. The roles and relationships between actors are among the key determinants of
success in achieving a goal. This study offers valuable insights into the role and process of actor network
formation in the context of the Rempoah Village case study, specifically in relation to the implementation
of the two initiatives. The author employs a qualitative research approach, utilising both primary and
secondary data sources. The findings indicate that a network of actors has emerged in Rempoah Village
through a process of interaction, characterised by translations and intermediaries between actors who
play a role in each other's activities.