Social Mapping Study (SOCMAP)

Executive Summary

PT Supreme Energy Rantau Dedap (SERD) demonstrates its commitment to ensuring social sustainability through the implementation of a Social Mapping (SOCMAP) study in its operational area. The study, conducted by Anwar Muhammad Foundation (AMF), mapped social, economic, and cultural conditions, as well as community perceptions across three sub-districts: Semende Darat Ulu, Kota Agung, and Dempo Selatan. The findings revealed strong local economic and cultural potential, yet highlighted ongoing social challenges and limited access to basic services. The key stakeholder analysis identified the important roles of traditional, religious, and village leaders in maintaining relationships between SERD and the communities. Community perceptions ranged from positive to neutral and critical, underscoring the need for two-way communication and more inclusive programmes. Based on these insights, ten empowerment programme recommendations were formulated, focusing on agricultural value enhancement, entrepreneurship development, infrastructure, education, health, and social capacity building.

Background

PT Supreme Energy Rantau Dedap (SERD) has been committed to delivering benefits to Project-Affected People (PAPs) through CSR programmes since 2013, including socio-economic surveys and livelihood restoration programmes for 131 PAPs. To evaluate the effectiveness of these initiatives, SERD, in collaboration with Anwar Muhammad Foundation (AMF) and under guidance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), conducted the Social Mapping (SOCMAP) study. The focus was to update data on PAP benefits, education, gender, and resource management effectiveness in generating community value.

Client

PT. Supreme Energy Rantau Dedap

Year

2024/Indonesia

Location

Muara Enim Regency & Lahat Regency, South Sumatra

Objectives of the Intervention

Implementation

Hasil Utama dan Keluaran

Main Outputs and Deliverables

Identified key economic potential in the agriculture, horticulture, and agrotourism sectors.

Found that local culture and customary traditions remain strong and play vital roles in social structures.

Recognised traditional leaders, village heads, farmers’ groups, youth organisations, and religious groups as key actors in decision-making and maintaining social capital.

Identified regional strengths such as strategic geography, agricultural potential (notably coffee), communal values, and opportunities for ecotourism and local product development.

Challenges Encountered

  • Mountainous terrain posed logistical challenges, offering lessons for designing more adaptive mobilisation strategies.
  • The homogeneous, custom-based social structure enriched the study with diverse local perspectives.
  • Limited demographic and institutional data required extensive validation through interviews and field observation to ensure accuracy.

Lessons Learned

  • Conducting an in-depth socio-cultural mapping is essential prior to implementing interventions.
  • Traditional forums and the involvement of community leaders serve as effective entry points for communication and programme acceptance.

Documentation

Anwar Muhammad Foundation

Jl. O Kavling No. 12, RT. 10 RW. 14, Kebon Baru, Tebet, Jakarta Selatan – Indonesia 12830

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