Rupat Island: Inclusive and Sustainable Development as a Disadvantaged, Frontier, Outermost, and Border

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10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_21How to use a DOI?

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Rupat Island; Inclusive Development; Sustainable Development; Border

Abstract

This study examines the dynamics of development on Rupat island, a disadvantaged, frontier, and outermost region that has a strategic position because it directly collides with Malaysia. The main focus of the study is on inclusive and sustainable development efforts, taking into account historical facts, local community participation, environmental sustainability, and the geopolitical challenges faced. A qualitative approach is used through field studies, in-depth interviews, and policy analysis to reveal the actual conditions and complexity of development on Rupat island. The results of the study show that although there are various development policy initiatives such as making Rupat island a National Tourism Destination (Destinasi Pariwisata Nasional, DPN) in 2011 and the opportunity for Rupat island as a special economic zone proposed by the Governor of Riau. On the other hand, inequality of access to basic infrastructure, limited community participation, and pressure on the environment are still major challenges. Therefore, a development strategy is needed that is responsive to the local context, strengthens community capacity, and considers geopolitical aspects in order to realize inclusive and sustainable development in the country’s border areas.

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AU  - Anju Nofarof Hasudungan
AU  - Linda Sunarti
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/16
TI  - Rupat Island: Inclusive and Sustainable Development as a Disadvantaged, Frontier, Outermost, and Border
BT  - Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Strategic and Global Studies 2025 ((ICSGS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 311
EP  - 329
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_21
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_21
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