Cocoa As a Cultural Resource and Local Economic Asset The Dayak Kenyah Community of Lung Anai Village in Supporting the Development of Indonesia’s IKN

Ani Rostiyati, Ria Intani Tresnasih, Theresia Martina Marwanti, Nina Marlina, Salmin Djakaria, Pristiwanto, Sukari, Sainal

Abstract

This study investigates the dual role of cocoa as both a cultural resource and an economic asset within the Dayak Kenyah community in Lung Anai, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Existing research on cocoa in Indigenous contexts in Kalimantan remains limited, with most studies focusing on broader agrarian issues, particularly oil palm and coal extraction.
Adopting an ethnographic approach based on field observations and in-depth interviews, this study demonstrates that cocoa extends beyond its function as a market commodity. It is embedded in cultural practices that shape collective identity, social relations, and local ecological knowledge. Cocoa cultivation and consumption are closely linked to ritual activities and community gatherings, reinforcing social cohesion and the community’s relationship with nature.
The study further examines the socio-economic implications of Indonesia’s new capital development, Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN), which introduces both opportunities and challenges for the Dayak Kenyah community. These include pressures on land rights, shifts in livelihood strategies, and processes of cultural and identity transformation.
The findings contribute to interdisciplinary discussions on Indigenous economies, cultural sustainability, and rural transformation, highlighting the importance of integrating local knowledge systems into national development agendas.

 

Keywords: Cocoa production; Dayak Kenyah community; indigenous livelihoods; cultural sustainability; rural transformation; Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN).

 

DOI https://doi.org/10.55463/issn.1674-2974.53.3.13


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