The Role of Women in Community Development

Sri Natin Sri Natin Gadjah Mada UniversityGadjah Mada UniversityFaculty of Law & Women's Study CenterFaculty of Law & Women's Study Center

Role of Women in PT. Newmont, NTT

Introduction :1. NTT in general :- A province near Papua, in the eastern

part of Indonesia (specific : south western part of Sumbawa, NTT)

- Many small island- Scarcely populated area- Main jobs : animal breeding such as

cows, horses, fishery- Product : cocoa, coffee, rice

2. PT. Newmont NTT

- A mining company

- A joint venture of :

Newmont Indonesia Limited

(USA) 40% share

NTT mining corporation

(Japan) 35% share

PT. Palenafu Indah Indonesia

20 % share, etc.

Activities :1. Community Developments

- A form of responsibility of the company to the people surrounding mining area- Fractions:

Giving trainings about sewing, micro craft and skill training

Program of people’s health Reposition about agricultural activity covering

agriculture technique, marketing network and pass control

Development of education to improve the formal and non formal education

Development of facilities and infrastructure with support Activities, economy, education and health

- Implementation is done by Yogyakarta Olat Parigi (YOP)

- Push to open new jobs for people there

- Donation : in the form Of micro business credit (Rp.500.000/person)

Problems :

1. Not all people get direct benefit, so some of them be come unemployed

2. Since Benete Bay become harbors many fishermen loosing their job

3. Some women get benefit, some lose their job

4. Women : farmers, animal breeders and fishermen lose their job impact on women too

Conclusion :

- Women have opportunity to get a job Low position

- Women’s role must be increased

- Coordination among government, private organizations, colleges and women organization