Developing Collaborative Culture: Cultural Change Through Community Collaboration and Economic Growth
Lisa Yuniarti1[0000-0002-3183-8784], Andjar Prasetyo2[0000-0001-5275-0223], Luthfiyah Lestari3[0009-0007-4405-2602]

1 National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
2 Regional Development Planning Agency of Magelang City, Central Java Province, Indone-sia
3 University of Tidar Magelang, Central Java Province, Indonesia

Abstract

This research investigates the emergence of a collaborative culture in Central Java Province and its far-reaching implications for cultural transformation and economic advancement. Focusing on community collaboration within the province, this qualitative study actively engages local communities in various collaborative endeavors aimed at cultural development. Data collec-tion methods encompass in-depth interviews with members of Central Java^s cultural communities, participatory observations, and document analysis. Thematic analysis of the collected data reveals the profound cultural changes resulting from community collaboration. The study^s findings emphasize that the development of a collaborative culture has engendered substantial cultur-al evolution in Central Java. Diverse community groups coming together have fostered the exchange of ideas, exploration of local cultural potential, and the creation of more inclusive cultural works. Moreover, the research underscores the economic impact of cultivating a collaborative culture in Central Java. Collaborative cultural initiatives have contributed to economic growth within the province through avenues such as increased cultural tour-ism, growth in the creative industry, promotion of local cultural products, and the generation of employment opportunities in the cultural sector. This research offers a comprehensive insight into the role of collaborative culture in instigating cultural change and its subsequent influence on economic de-velopment in Central Java Province. The implications of this study can serve as a valuable resource for policymakers, community leaders, and stakehold-ers in advancing sustainable cultural and economic development in the re-gion.

Keywords: Collaborative Culture, Cultural Transformation, Economic Growth, Central Java Province, Community Collaboration, Sustainable Development

Topic: Economics