Exploring the Influence of Kinabalu Geopark Development on Community Well-being from the Perspective of Policymakers: A Preliminary Study

Q2 Business, Management and Accounting

Business Perspectives and Research Pub Date : 2022-07-25 DOI:10.1177/22785337221113150

O. Dousin, R. P. Boroh, S. Aralas

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Kinabalu Geopark is located in Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo, and it will be the second Geopark landmark in Malaysia. The study aimed to explore the implications of the development of Kinabalu Geopark to community well-being. The central research question is: “How does Kinabalu Geopark development enhance and promote community well-being from the perspectives of policymakers?” This study employs a qualitative research approach guided by an interpretivist paradigm by interviewing 15 policymakers. Findings indicated three key themes of community well-being, (i) economic well-being, (ii) social well-being, and (iii) criticality of engagement initiatives. Economic well-being refers to how the development of Kinabalu Geopark would help to strengthen the local economy by providing more employment and business opportunities. Social well-being relates to how communities will benefit from the social stability and strong relationships formed by government sectors, local community leaders, and society. Then, engagement initiative by the policymakers is crucial to ensure the projects’ success, community leadership, and community-wide engagement activities are essential. As a result of efforts to maintain geological characteristics and natural resources, geopark development may not only give prospects for local economic and social growth, but it may also expand educational programs, research, and development for scientific and tourism objectives.

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