Local Government Support for the Development of Nutmeg Industry in Fakfak Regency, West Papua, Indonesia

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This study aims to evaluate the impact of the local government support in farmers’ level and to analyze the potential of rural development through the improvement of nutmeg production system in Fakfak Regency. The results can be concluded as follows: (1) Nutmeg industry in Fakfak Regency has been developed intensively by the support of local government; (2) The nutmeg industry is deeply connected with traditional culture. Meanwhile, the recent development efforts including local government support seem to meet many obstacles when confronted with tradition; (3) However, there are farmers who showed positive attitudes towards development, especially those who realize the importance of sustaining production for their future generations; (4) Farmers will be highly motivated to improve their skills and production when they can personally prove that their efforts can directly lead to the increase of their family income.