Navigating the Currents of Change: Synergy between Foreign Investment and Integrating the Rights of Balinese Indigenous Communities

Abstract

Foreign investment in Bali has had a significant impact on the rights of indigenous
peoples. While this investment can boost the local economy, indigenous peoples are
often marginalized in decision-making regarding land and natural resource use. Many
investment projects ignore traditional land rights, leading to land shifting and cultural
erosion. Without adequate protection, indigenous peoples risk losing their identity and
cultural heritage. The background of this research focuses on the increasing foreign
investment, especially in the tourism sector, which often ignores the interests of local
communities. The purpose of this research is to analyze existing regulations and their
impacts on indigenous peoples, and to identify the challenges they face. The method
used in this research is normative legal analysis, which examines related regulations,
including Law No. 25 of 2007 and Regional Regulation No. 4 of 2019. The results of
the study show that although there has been progress in recognizing the rights of
indigenous peoples, the implementation of regulations is often ineffective. The
conclusion of this study emphasizes the need for stricter regulations and the
involvement of indigenous peoples in the decision-making process.