Smart Living as a Strategy to Improve Food Production and Promote the Local Economy in Palembang City: A Legal and Policy Study
Keywords:
Smart Living, Smart Agriculture, Local Economy, Legal Policy, Palembang, Sustainable DevelopmentAbstract
Smart Living has emerged as an innovative approach to enhancing food productivity and local economic development through the integration of digital technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and data-driven governance. Palembang City, one of Indonesia’s expanding urban centers, is currently facing challenges related to limited agricultural land, distribution inefficiencies, and the low digital capacity of farmers. This research examines how Smart Living can serve as a strategic solution to improve food security and stimulate the local economy, supported by an effective legal and policy framework. This study employs a qualitative socio-legal methodology and action research to analyze legal instruments and real-world policy implementation at the regional level. The research aims to formulate a Smart Living–based policy model that emphasizes regulatory certainty, technological adoption, and community participation. The expected outcomes will contribute to improving agricultural productivity, supporting economic growth, and strengthening legal structures necessary for sustainable Smart Living development in Palembang City
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