Household Food Security in Non-Food Centres of West Kotawaringin District, Central Kalimantan Province

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the factors affecting food security in non-food center areas of West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan Province. It is known that West Kotawaringin Regency with a population of more than 270 thousand people in 2023, is very dependent on outside the region in terms of meeting its food needs. The ability of food agricultural production, especially rice, is only able to fulfil 3 percent of the population's needs. This research is based on the welfare state as an analytical tool, and the Livelihood Assets theory to analyze how individuals, families, or communities acquire and utilize various assets to meet their life needs and survive in difficult conditions. The results of the research showed that livelihood assets that affect household food security in West Kotawaringin Regency are physical assets, social assets, human capital, financial assets, and natural capital.