Analysis of Obstacles For Mangosteen Agro-Industry Revitalization In Karacak Agropolitan Area, Indonesia: An Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach

This study aims to analyze the obstacles for the investment process of mangosteen agro-industry revitalization in Karacak agropolitan area in Bogor Regency using a structural model. This issue was examined through science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and innovation approach, which were then formulated and analyzed using the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) method. Primary data were collected through expert-based surveys and questionnaires from seven relevant and representative government agencies to formulate policy studies. This study resulted in nine sub-elements of obstacles, which were arranged hierarchically based on their importance level. Then, one key sub-element was identified, namely the political will of local governments towards agro-industrial development incentives and disincentive programs in agropolitan areas. This study recommends that the government initiate a revitalization program for agropolitan areas by focusing on the integrated use of local biological resources from upstream to downstream activities. The adoption of agro-industrial technology in agropolitan areas needs to be aligned with local knowledge and wisdom so that it can be accepted with full awareness and implemented responsibly towards better social and environmental aspects. The structural model approach will facilitate sustainable development in agropolitan areas, encouraging inclusive economic growth and resilience of local communities..