TRANSPARANSI DAN AKUNTABILITAS DALAM PENGELOLAAN PROGRAM TANAMAN KEHIDUPAN DI KABUAPTEN PELALAWAN PROVINSI RIAU

Abstrak

This study examines the level of transparency and accountability in the management of the Community Livelihood Plantation Program (Tanaman Kehidupan) in Pelalawan Regency, Riau Province, as part of efforts to support community empowerment around forest areas. Using a qualitative research approach through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis, the findings indicate that the implementation of the program has not fulfilled the principles of good governance, particularly in the dimensions of transparency, accountability, and public participation. The results show that there is no availability and accessibility of management documents, no open mechanism for reporting and monitoring, and no clear regulatory basis for cash-based fund distribution, which has led to public distrust and potential misuse of financial resources. These conditions illustrate that the implementation of the Community Livelihood Plantation Program has not effectively contributed to improving the welfare and empowerment of forest-dependent communities. Therefore, a collaborative governance model is needed through transparent reporting systems, participatory decision-making, strengthened regulatory frameworks, and partnership schemes between companies, cooperatives, government, and the community to ensure program sustainability and accountability.

Kata kunci

• Accountability
• Forest Community Empowerment
• Industrial Plantation Forest
• Livelihood Plantation Program
• Program Tanaman Kehidupan
• Transparency