West Sumatra: The Traditional Decision-Making Process Of Berkaul In Tanjung Emas, West Sumatra: ...

West Sumatra: The Traditional Decision-Making Process Of Berkaul In Tanjung Emas, West Sumatra: Its Nature And Significance Damres Uker, and Rebecca Fanany, 2011   Berkaul is a traditional practice associated with the rice cultivation cycle in West Sumatra, Indonesia, intended to seek consensus within the local community about agricultural practices and management of water for irrigation. Berkaul is deeply rooted in the adat and worldview of the region but is much less commonly practiced...

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