This study assesses Indonesia’s rural restorative economy potential using quantitative and field data from over 80,000 villages. CELIOS finds that only Yogyakarta Province achieved a “very high” restorative index (99.91), while 64.7% of provinces lack concrete initiatives. The report maps ecological, agricultural, and social indicators, showing vast opportunities for sustainable rural development but significant policy inertia. It illustrates success stories, such as NTT’s Wae Sano village, where community-led agroforestry and fair-trade initiatives rejuvenated livelihoods.
The paper calls for decentralized, participatory governance integrating local wisdom and renewable energy into economic planning. CELIOS recommends national budget alignment toward community-led ecological restoration and fair trade systems. The authors argue that Indonesia’s rural future depends on replacing “self-sufficiency illusions” with evidence-based restorative practices that balance people, planet, and prosperity.
Bibliography:
Askar, M. W., Imaduddin, A. H., & Muhammad, G. D. (2025). Building a Restorative Rural Economy: Solutions Against the False Promise of Self-Sufficiency. Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS).