Mapping of triple helix cooperation to develop local economic activation in Kampong Dolly, Surabaya

Abstract

Kampong Dolly was popular back in the days when this district in Surabaya well-known as biggest prostitution area in South East Asia. It was not an easy job to drastically change from prostitute area into tourism destination. This collaboration is very important to do so that the potential of Kampong Dolly can be used as effectively and efficiently as possible in order to improve the welfare of the community. Triple Helix collaboration designed as a capital for developing a Local Economic Activation to support the branding of Dolly Tourism Village, improve community welfare and enhance the competitiveness of the creative industries in Surabaya City to national and international levels. The government uses SMEs scheme to employ ex-prostitute workers, therefore, it need strong commitment and hard work from many stakeholders. SMEs in Kampong Dolly has collaborated with the government, private sector and academics. However, the role of the government and academics still very weak in developing resources and technology. On the other hand, as for the collaboration of the private sector, low investment in terms of technology, which was developed to improve the advantages possessed by SMEs in Dolly Village.