Motivating “Sharing” to Enhance Circular Community in Bali, Indonesia
A Participatory Action Research on Balinese Community
S. Nadhira (TU Delft - Technology, Policy and Management)
Fátima Delgado Medina – Mentor (TU Delft - Delft Centre for Entrepreneurship)
Jolien Ubacht – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Information and Communication Technology)
Els Leclercq – Coach (Circular Community Foundation)
Victor Scholten – Coach (TU Delft - Delft Centre for Entrepreneurship)
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Abstract
This research addresses the revitalization of Balinese cultural values, which inherently embody circular economy principles and support sustainable communities. The key problem tackled is the decline in communal sharing and the shift towards individualistic behaviors, exacerbated by modernization and tourism, which undermine traditional practices and increase waste. Using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, the study involved desk research, interviews, and a community workshop to co-create an intervention. A major finding is the effectiveness of a barter market intervention, which aligns with traditional values like Ngayah and Tri Hita Karana, promoting non-monetary exchanges and fostering community bonds. The study recommends employing pulling, facilitating, and matching strategies to enhance participation and integration of well-being aspects in the Circular Value Flower (CVF) framework. This research provides practical insights for fostering sustainable practices and emphasizes the need for collective responsibility in climate change adaptation, making it relevant for researcher, policymakers and community leaders aiming to promote circular economies in culturally diverse contexts.