Local Wisdom and Traditional Leadership Systems: The Perspective of Participation and Sustainability of Industrial Communities

Abstract

Social capital and leadership style play an important role in driving community participation. This study aims to analyze (1) community origins, customary institutions and leadership. (2) social capital and leadership styles work as determinants of social participation in industrialized societies (3) the social capital model for the sustainability of local community leadership. This research utilizes qualitative with multi case study approach. Data collection used in-depth interviews, observation, and literature study. Data analysis techniques used 3- step analysis. The results are (1) This Community is part of Maiwa tribe and believe animism. Their custom institution and leaders called A’pa Alliri. (2) social capital and leadership style as determinants of social participation. Both follow customary norms and institutions as the highest rule, both follow customary norms and institutions as the highest rules, and the community follows whatever is regulated by customary norms. (3) the social capital model of the sustainability of local community leadership is the adaptation of the role of leadership in three areas, namely the environment, economy, and social available industrial society. The conclusion is local wisdom and leadership styles that adapt to the characteristics of the industry, social participation will change and traditional leadership also shifts and has industrial characteristics.