Institutional reconstruction of the gambir agricultural market in Indonesia

Gambir (Uncaria Gambir Roxb) cultivation is very productive and has been going on for a long time, however the gambir market is not yet functioning properly. It is necessary to reconstruct the gambir market institution through several collective actions. This study used qualitative research methods. Data collection was carried out through direct observation or observation, in-depth interviews, group discussions, focused group discussions and documentation. Data analysis used qualitative descriptive analysis and triangulation. The results showed that the combination of the three potentials, namely collective action, social and institutional capital, can reconstruct the gambir market problem. These three aspects function and work together to reconstruct the gambir market problem so that the gambir market functions properly, the competition is perfect and benefits all transacting parties. The process of reconstruction of the gambir market needs to be carried out by providing institutional strengthening to increase the function of social capital as well as better synergy between institutions in producing collective action.