Langkah Maju Dayak Meratus

Posted in Video |
November 2nd, 2008

Length - 12:34
Producer -Yasir Al Fatah
Produced by -LPMA, Borneo Selatan

This film discusses the Kedaulatan Atas natural resource management program conducted by the traditional communities in Pegunungan Meratus, South Kalimantan. With the support of the government, which has changed its regional policy to include recognition of traditional (adat) communities, this community has begun to promote non-timber forest products. The Dayak community shows its enthusiasm through the establishment of OAM (Organisasi Adat Meratus), which has established an economic organization in each village. The potential of the forest is being marketed by studying high-quality product processing techniques and the development of attractive product packaging for sale. The film provides comprehensive information about traditional community activities in Meratus, and will serve as an inspiration for traditional communities in other villages.