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Planning a community empowerment should be placed as a reference of how to implement development programs and empowerment in order to comply with the direction and expectations of society. Planning community development is often called social mapping. Social mapping is mean to see and know the state of society, and then do a need assessment. The purpose of research is to identify problems of socio-economic, socio-economic potential and other opportunities that can be developed, the characteristics of the targeted empowerment. And to identify the type and level of need empowerment programs that enhance self-sufficiency. This research approach uses a qualitative approach case study. Results show focuses on the socio-economic problems of the most visible problems and are at locations surrounding environment companies ranging from the causes and impact. The various socio-economic potentials focuses on the dimensions of the current potential, institutional cooperation and continued development. The characteristics of the targeted community empowerment have noticed about those directly affected, to develop local potential, capacity building, sustainable programs, provide added value and synergy with the government. That the identification program carried out within a specified period in accordance with the strategic plan and business plan and based on performance and public expectations

When researching migration regimes at the micro level, qualitative methods are usually applied to analyze individual experiences of immigrants with different regime actors. In doing so, researchers face the challenge of drawing conclusions from these individual experiences about structures at the macro level which are implemented through various actors and organizations at the meso level. This abstraction is particularly challenging when the legal and institutional context is complex and research participants have little knowledge of the respective state structures and responsibilities (as is often the case with refugees shortly after their arrival in the host country). Based on the experiences from a case study on local and regional structures for the integration of refugees, in this article I analyze the potential of participatory research methods such as social mapping to meet these challenges in regime research. Social mapping is a method that combines the qualities of narrative interviews with a visualization to capture the experiences of research participants with structures and actors in their local environment.

Through developing of the concept of hitmazrehut, the article highlights avenues for decolonializing and de-orientalizing sociopolitical theory and practice in Israel/Palestine. Hitmazrehut (literally 'becoming of the East') is understood as the transformation of relations between space, identity, and narrative through an intersectionality framework of social movement activism and intellectual counter-discourse. Exposing the intersections among sites of marginality as well as cultivating localized interpretations of identity (delinked from the orientalist positing of Israel in the 'West') would contribute to the possibility of the formation of transformative coalition building across national boundaries. Hitmazrehut is both an outcome and a necessary process for enabling geopolitical reframing. The article begins with the ahistorical and orientalist biases of sociological inquiry into the region. It continues with an analysis of efforts to localize and re-orient Jewish identity as well as the Mizrahi discursive critique of epistemological violence guiding sociological scholarship, double consciousness and patterns of ethnic passing.

Social mapping aims to seeing and knowing the state of society, then conduct a needs assessment and identify economic problems, the potential socio-economic, and other opportunities that can be developed, the Characteristics of empowerment targeted. Social mapping is a mapping of the social which was held to find a clear picture of the state of society in time (up to date). And identify the type and level of need empowerment programs that increase self-reliance. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study approach. A variety of potential of the social economy that focuses on the dimensions of the potential that exists at this time. The characteristics of the community target of empowerment has been paying attention to those who are directly affected by, the development of local potential, and sustainable programs that provide added value and synergy with the government.

Many fishermen in Indonesia have not fully utilized marine resources properly. However, the government has several ways to improve the welfare of fishermen in other sectors than the fisheries; one of them is connecting between fishermen, coastal and tourism. Meninting of West Lombok is a strategic coastal village for the tourism sector. This village has started to develop tourist destinations since 2011, unfortunately, there is no data on fishermen as a real interest group. This study develops a research pattern on fishing communities which generally discusses the social resources of fishermen and the political aspects of fishing communities separately. This study used a qualitative approach to the social mapping method. Data obtained through interviews and observations of purposively selected informants. The data related to fishermen resources are in maps, followed by an analysis of their accessibility to policy. Spatial aspects strengthen their social resources, interests, and accessibilities to coastal tourism development. The results show that the social resources of fishermen of Meninting Village are unevenly distributed in five dusun (sub-villages). Indicators shown are; capital ownership, mastery of knowledge and skills, ownership of production equipment, use of science and technology, ability to diversify production, fishermen's sociopolitical relations and ability to recognize the economic prospects of coastal tourism. Fishermen who live in areas directly facing the sea have better social resources and firmer interests in coastal development. The accessibility of fishing groups is limited in the development policy. Only fishermen in sub-village located in a coastal area can show themselves as defenders. While the fishermen who live far from the beach tend to be latent or even apathetic. This study recommends the need for other social mapping studies on the characteristics of coastal communities and the need for the government to use the social mapping information of fishing communities to formulate policies that contain regional aspects in coastal tourism development.

The paper suggests a radical redefinition of public diplomacy, asserting its primary role should be to stimulate the imagination of those who make a difference within their own cultures - to give them the means and motivation to address the global requirements of the 21st century, therein enhancing security for the sponsoring nations. Public diplomats also have an ancillary role in supporting other elements of international engagement, including promoting foreign investment, new energy resources, developmental assistance, education, medicine, and law. A three-point agenda for reforming the conduct of public diplomacy is proposed: reach beyond short-term parochial interests by providing knowledge to the curious, the innovative, and the restless. Hold public diplomats responsible for enabling connectivity and serving as cultural interpreters. Recruit and train artists, scholars, and scientists as public diplomats to engage actively in indigenous social networks. The article concludes by citing famed American journalist and former distinguished director of USIA, Edward R. Murrow: 'There is a great and perhaps decisive battle to be fought against ignorance, intolerance and indifference.' To join this battle, public diplomacy can best honor its past by rethinking its future. Adapted from the source document.

Indonesia has various types of traditional houses, one of which is the most unique architectural work that is the Joglo Pencu (JP) house. It also has a meaning by reason of a symbol which defines as the development of culture and identity. The role of community in the conservation of cultural heritage buildings is very important. However, due to the pressure of urbanization, many heritage buildings transitioned into modern houses. The study area is the historic area of Kudus city, which previously had a significant influence on Islamic architecture due to its residential model. This study aims to provide a social mapping using GIS and primary survey involves community participation of living heritage. As a result, IT becomes the bridge between conservation needs and management patterns of structured organizations that connects all stakeholders. By innovation of digital social mapping, it will be a bridge for the participation of living heritage community with a more transparent and accountable conservation management. In this case, it is shown that Kudus has experienced cultural shifting and transition in traditional houses. The architectural design of the houses that was initially in JP has begun to disappear. The role of the community in social mapping is very decisive in providing data accuracy. Lacking in preservation and maintenance are the main factors, especially the minimum effort from local government. Therefore, active cooperation between cultural communities, communities, and the government is needed to be able to keep the existence of JP intact as a historical heritage building.

AbstractThe paper suggests a radical redefinition of public diplomacy, asserting its primary role should be to stimulate the imagination of those who make a difference within their own cultures — to give them the means and motivation to address the global requirements of the 21st century, therein enhancing security for the sponsoring nations. Public diplomats also have an ancillary role in supporting other elements of international engagement, including promoting foreign investment, new energy resources, developmental assistance, education, medicine, and law.A three-point agenda for reforming the conduct of public diplomacy is proposed: reach beyond short-term parochial interests by providing knowledge to the curious, the innovative, and the restless. Hold public diplomats responsible for enabling connectivity and serving as cultural interpreters. Recruit and train artists, scholars, and scientists as public diplomats to engage actively in indigenous social networks.The article concludes by citing famed American journalist and former distinguished director of USIA, Edward R. Murrow: "There is a great and perhaps decisive battle to be fought against ignorance, intolerance and indifference." To join this battle, public diplomacy can best honor its past by rethinking its future.

The article presents the results of studying the functions of urban micro-districts according to their residents' assessments. We did a mapping of urban space based on a population survey conducted in Yekaterinburg (n = 3570) and developed a composite ratings method. The rating of micro-districts as places of residence included the residents' satisfaction with different aspects of life; emotional attitude towards micro-districts; choosing the best residential micro-district in the city. The rating of microdistricts as places of labor included such indicators as popularity of the micro-district as a place of labor among the working respondents; the number of facilities in close proximity to the workplace that are used by working citizens; stability when it comes to choosing the micro-district as a workplace. The rating of micro-districts as places of leisure activities was based on the ratings of shopping centers (SC) and leisure areas (LA). We analyzed that portion of respondents who marked SC/LA as frequently visited; the number of micro-districts where visitors come to SC/LA from; the proportion of citizens coming to SC/LA from other micro-districts. The results of the study suggest that there are both multifunctional and mono-functional districts. The central micro-district is considered by residents to be the most attractive in regards to all functions. We identified the controversial tendencies for developing and perceiving urban space, which arise in the aftermath of planned industrial development. We came to the conclusion that modern processes of citizens' and enterprises' self-organization have given rise to the compensatory 'redefinition' of urban space, which manifests itself in the increasing functional and symbolic value of the city center and a growing number of new (non-industrial) second-tier centers.

This social mapping aims to collect data and information about clean and healthy life behavior (PHBS) of Remote Indigenous Communities (KAT) in Ulakin Village, Kolf Brasa District, Asmat Regency, Papua Province. The method of data collection in this study is survey method. Data collection techniques used; 1) observation, 2) interviews with leaders and community members, and 3) focus group discussions. The results of the study show that; 1) childbirth assistance has not been carried out by health workers, 2) babies have been breastfed, 3) the community does not have health insurance, 4) the community still utilizes the availability of rainwater and rivers, 5) some houses have used healthy toilets as facilities from the local government, but not yet utilized as appropriate, 6) the average floor area of a house is 36 m2 with an average occupant of 3-5 people, 7) the floor of the house is made of wooden boards which are assistance from the government, 8) the community still smokes in any place, including inside the house, 9) the community always engages in physical activities in the context of hunting and gathering activities, 10) the community eats fruit and vegetables irregularly, adapted to natural resources and the environment. Suggestions for this research; 1) the parties involved have to carry out a more comprehensive follow-up study, and 2) the community as beneficiaries should receive information, services, guidance and social assistance in a participatory, measurable and sustainable manner.

Contrastando los crecientes niveles de interés en espacios e imágenes más allá del campo de la geografía, este artículo (re-) introduce un trabajo previo sobre la semiótica de los mapas emprendidos por geógrafos en la década de los 60. Se destacan en este trabajo las limitaciones en los datos, el propósito y el contexto cultural en las que el usuario interpreta los códigos y convenciones de un mapa, que siguen siendo relevantes para la interpretación de mapas – nuevos y viejos – cuarenta años después. Aprovechando las aportaciones de la geografía a la semiótica de los mapas, el artículo procede a examinar el concepto de las divisiones sociales urbanas como se representa en las imágenes de los mapas. Utilizando una pequeña cantidad de imágenes de mapas, incluyendo dos de los mapas más ampliamente conocidos de la división social urbana en Europa y América del Norte, se analiza el papel del contexto, los datos y el propósito en la generación e interpretación de mapas. Al presentar los ejemplos cronológicamente, el artículo muestra que si bien los avances en la recolección y manejo de datos han permitido que los investigadores combinen diversas variables sociales en mapas de la división social, e interactúen con imágenes de mapas, el trabajo de geógrafos sobre la semiótica de los mapas no es menos relevante hoy en día que cuando fue propuesto por primera vez hace cuarenta años.