Article
PENDEKATAN EKOWISATA BERBASIS KOMUNITAS UNTUK PENGUATAN TATA KELOLA BERKELANJUTAN BUMDES AIR TERJUN MORAMO
Journal Publicuho, Vol. 8 No. 4 (2025), hlm. 3109–3122
Abstrak
The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of BUMDes governance in balancing economic growth, environmental conservation, and community empowerment. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, participant observation, and document analysis. A SWOT analysis was also employed to assess internal and external strategic factors. Findings reveal that BUMDes Air Terjun Moramo demonstrates a locally grounded yet constrained capacity in implementing sustainable ecotourism management. Strengths include natural attractiveness, community support, and collaboration with local tourism networks. However, challenges such as poor infrastructure, limited human resource capacity, and restrictive forest conservation regulations hinder development. The diversification of attractions and cross-sector partnerships are key adaptive strategies identified. The results suggest that BUMDes functions not only as an economic institution but also as a vehicle for participatory rural development. This study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on ecotourism governance and sustainable rural enterprises in Indonesia. It highlights the critical role of community-based models in resource management and recommends further research on long-term impacts of ecotourism strategies on local resilience and socio-environmental sustainability.