KnE Social Sciences

ISSN: 2518-668X

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4th International Conference in Social Science (4th ICONISS): Governance and Poverty Alleviation

This collection contains selected papers from the 4th International Conference in Social Science (4th ICONISS) held in Malang, Indonesia on 16th September 2023. This event was hosted by the University of Merdeka Malang.

The conference was convened for academics, students, scholars, and practitioners, focusing on the intricate challenges of sustainability within the realm of deep governance issues, as well as the implementation of smart city concepts. This event brought together a diverse array of perspectives and expertise from various disciplines, aiming to foster constructive dialogue and innovative solutions to the complex problems associated with achieving sustainability goals. This conference was broken down into 3 issues: Urban Innovation, Healthcare, and Governance and Poverty Alleviation.

This KnE Social Sciences collection has 31 peer-reviewed articles that focus on Governance and Poverty Alleviation, exploring the gaps in the local and national politics of Indonesia as a result of failing government programs and natural calamities, and how some digital products and apps can help mitigate those gaps. It also talks about building inclusive and harmonious communities through religious moderation, cultural adaptation in cases of cross-cultural marriages, and gender equality for women especially from indigenous communities with a prominent patriarchal culture. Additionally, some papers highlight the importance of building sustainability strategies to preserve local traditions and the food industry and investing in agriculture to achieve their sustainability goal of Zero Hunger.

These articles will be of interest for academics, students, scholars, and practitioners who are engaged in research or practice within the domains of sustainability, deep governance issues, and smart city development.

Conference date: 16 September 2023
Location: Malang, Indonesia
Organizer: University of Merdeka Malang
Editors: Bonaventura Ngarawula, Sukardi, Supriyadi, Bambang Supriadi
Published: 8 October 2024
ISSN: 2518-668X