The Peripheral Core: Penajam Paser Utara’s Strategic Role and Silent Loss in the IKN Era
摘要
As the ambitious development of Indonesia’s new capitalCapital (IKN) continues, Penajam Paser Utara (PPUPenajam Paser Utara (PPU)) RegencyRegency has become one of the most directly affected regions. Two of its districtsDistrict—Penajam and SepakuSepaku—have been officially integrated into the IKN areaIKN area, encompassing a combined landmass of approximately 2,379.73 square kilometres out of the regencyRegency’s totalTotal 3,333.06 square kilometres. These landsLand, rich in agricultural potentialPotential, are primarily used for cultivating oil palm, rubberRubber, coconut, coffeeCoffee, pepperPepper, and cocoa—the last being a key commodityCommodities in chocolate production.