Interconnection of Actors in Sustainable Natural Silk Management in Soppeng District

Objectives: The natural silk business involves a series of upstream-downstream activities, including mulberry planting, silkworm rearing, processing, and marketing. This research focuses on mapping the actors who play a role in the sustainability of natural silk in Soppeng Regency. Methods: The study was conducted in Soppeng Regency from October to December 2023. Primary data was collected through in-depth interviews with informants and stakeholder analysis questionnaires to understand the roles and interactions of various actors in the silk industry. Results: Findings indicate that actors with significant influence and interest in the sustainability of natural silk are primarily from the provincial and district government sectors. These actors need to be actively involved in guiding and influencing others to ensure the program's success. Conclusion: The relationship between actors was analyzed using a sociogram diagram, which examined the incoming and outgoing interactions among different stakeholders. Strengthening collaboration between key actors is essential for achieving the sustainability of natural silk in Soppeng Regency.