Entrepreneurship and conflict resolution: The role of women in environmental economics

Abstract

Abstract Women play an important role in supporting the environment economics, especially in supporting the independence of the area around the forest through entrepreneurial activities. This study aims to analyze the relationship between social conflict and natural resources, especially in forest areas, and identify the role of women in conflict resolution management through the use of natural resources. Since women have the skills and knowledge in processing natural products, it has been utilized as a strategy to minimize social conflicts. Social conflict closely related to natural resources due to dissatisfaction from the community. Conflicts in forestry areas will persist as long as differences in interests among stakeholders still exists. For this reason, the role of women in processing natural products becomes essential. Even though the activity is one of the informal sector activities, it can support the family economy if conducted optimally. This study found that the role of government was insufficient in supporting entrepreneurial activities in remote areas, especially in forest areas. Research data showed that there are still many village women who do not have skills in processing natural products. The condition is a result of the lack of collaboration between the government and the private sectors.

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