Regulatory Impact Analysis on Mangrove Forest in the Coastal Area of the Bandar Lampung

Abstract

Kota Karang Mangrove is one of the mangrove forests located in urban areas with a limited existence in Indonesia. Mangrove forests have economic, physical, and ecological potential. Several policy designs have been issued to protect and develop the potential of mangrove forests, but they have not been optimal in protecting and managing mangrove forests. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of the mangrove forest policy in Karang City. The research method uses a qualitative case study design, the research period is September to December 2020. The research location is in the coastal area of Karang City Village, Teluk Betung Timur, Bandar Lampung City, Lampung Province, Indonesia. The data collection technique used in-depth interviews, the determination of the informants was purposive, consisting of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, the Lampung Province Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Service, the Lampung Provincial Forestry Service, the Bandar Lampung City Marine and Fisheries Service, the Bandar Lampung City Housing and Settlement Service, NGOs (Walhi, Mitra Bentala, and Hands) and the Karang City Community. Data has been collected through desk review and stock-taking using regulatory impact analysis. The results showed at the problem analysis stage; Mangrove forests have not become the main issue, the location of the authority is limited, it contradicts national policies, there are obstacles in the implementation and implementer processes. Only 3 policies are used as a basis for policy development, integration, and collaboration of 3 key stakeholders in policy development. The choice of ecotourism and green open space policy development becomes smart regulation that can improve policy quality, transparency, accountability, and costs.