The Disappointed of Economic Assistance in Aceh: Study Disempowerment of the Former Free Aceh Movement’s Widow

Abstract

The ancient conflict in Indonesia’s regional history has been ended, particular between the Free Aceh Movement ( Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM ) and the central government. Since the peace took place in the region in 2005, it doesn’t mean that all social aspect has covered up peacefully. In the beginning, the peace talks aimed at ensuring the economic recovery for all who have been victimized from the conflict. In fact, there is still remained dispute within society, specially, among Acehnese, such as economic empowerment of the former Free Aceh Movement’s widows, who were part of the conflict victimized; so far their economic life stays under developed. Thus, this research objective tries to address the above backwardness phenomenon. The methodology used is qualitative approach, in which the data is collected through field works by interview. The result of the study concludes that the widow of the former free Aceh movement keeps remained forgettable from the local economic development. It is approved by no any single assistance from Aceh government as well as member of Aceh legislature surrendered to them. Although, there is some assistance, unfortunately, it does not resolve their economic livelihood. 1