Table 3

Indigenous people's jobs change as an impact of land acquisition

Type of jobJobs changesImplication
FarmerStill able to farm or plant far from the circuit construction location
Some farmers work as motorbike taxi drivers, road sweepers, and other odd jobs
  • Incomes are reduced

  • To make up for the lower income from the drop in agricultural income

BreederBreeders are having trouble locating fodder in the new area. Races and circuits limit Mandalika and outside road accessBreeders offer discounts on livestock. Even if they have trouble with a new type of employment, they look for alternative jobs that fit their skills
Fisherman and seaweed seekerStill able to fish or find seaweed, but farther awayDue to competition from faraway fishermen and seaweed gatherers, their income is smaller
TraderStart a stall near the relocation site and sell on Mandalika Special Area Road, although the racetrack restricts direct sellingIf they give up selling or looking for a new location, their income will become unclear
Homestay ownerThey own properties but struggle to promote them. Tourism and hospitality training has not given the community the social capital to compete with experienced investors from outside Mandalika setting up homestaysThey seek side jobs to support their daily expenses
Source(s): Authors’ analysis based on interviews with 21 villagers

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