The Role of Denpasar Government in Supporting the Resources of Endek Fabric Creative Industry
Abstract: This purpose of this
research paper is to describe the role of the Denpasar City Government in
supporting the resources of endek fabric creative industry. The Denpasar
Government has done a number of policies/activities in supporting the resources
of endek fabric creative industry. As a result, the Denpasar Government earned
with Upakarti and Innovative Government Award nomination in 2012. Furthermore,
one of their attempts was submitted in UNPSA Competition. Nevertheless, endek
fabric industry still face several problems, namely the lack of weavers and the
crisis of competitiveness of the endek fabric. This research utilizes several concepts,
such as the role of the government in the Triple Helix Model, the resource
endowment in regional development, and creative industry. The approach is of
the study is the qualitative approach
that utilize in-depth interviews and literature study. The result is that the
Denpasar City Government plays the role as the regulator by formulating the
Denpasar Local Regulation No. 6/2012 as a cornerstone of the endek industry
development. Furthermore, the Denpasar City Government provided weaving tools and
conducted eight activities/policies, such as training and exhibitions;
suggestion for using endek products; holding Denpasar Festival and trade
mission; promoting Endek Ambassador pageant; building Imperium Kumbasari and
Denpasar Design Center; establishing Denpasar's Endek, Bordir, and Songket
Association. The Denpasar City Government has provided the interaction space
between university and business interaction spaces. On the other hand, the
Denpasar City Government still cannot overcome the crisis faced by the weavers.
Author: Ni Putu Bayu Widhi
Antari, Lina Miftahul Jannah
Journal Code: jpadministrasinegaragg150042