Application of Analytical Hierarchy Process in Determining Sustainable Agrarian Empowerment after Kasepuhan Citorek Recognition of Customary Forest

Abstract

The recognition of customary forests also shows that Indigenous peoples are able to build rights and powers that are constitutive and empowering. This position can provide a sense of security for indigenous peoples to have access to manage and utilize the potential of natural resources in their territory. Agrarian empowerment encourages the community to utilize their potential to improve community welfare. This research was conducted in East Citorek Village, part of the Kasepuhan Citorek indigenous community. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the potential sustainable agrarian empowerment that should be carried out in East Citorek Village after the recognition of customary forests using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) method. The research methods used are quantitative with AHP and qualitative for the process of recognition of customary forests. The results show that the recognition of customary forests opens opportunities for the community in terms of empowerment initiated by many parties. Also, analyzing the potential for agrarian empowerment reveals access reform is the most pressing need among locals. Agriculture, plantations, and fishery emerge as three sectors with high potential under current circumstances.