Paradiplomacy in Indonesia in Post Covid-19: West Java's Efforts in Economic Recovery

Abstract

This research aims to identify the practice of paradiplomacy in Indonesia, on this case West Java, in dealing with concrete problems faced by the regions, especially in utilizing foreign resources in an effort to overcome crisis during the pandemic. This research was conducted with the perspective of neoliberalism and paradiplomacy theory, using analytical descriptive qualitative research with data obtained through official government documents, interview, and literature studies from various sources. West Java intensively carried out paradiplomacy and established good relations with various foreign parties in an effort to recover its economy. West Java has 7 post-pandemic economic potentials, which are in investment, health, food security, green economy, industry, digital innovation and regional tourism. West Java is able to carry out various paradiplomacy during the pandemic due to solid cooperation from various parties. Where paradiplomacy holds a significant role in the economic recovery of West Java. Paradiplomacy is an alternative instrument in achieving regional interests and needs which is the optimal solution in an effort to recover the economy during the pandemic.