Reintegration And Socio-Economic Transformation For Ex Combatants Of The Free Aceh Movement (Gam) Post-Conflict Era In North Aceh-Indonesia

This research has found several facts, including: (1) The motivation that drives the former GAM combatant build a "Koperasi" of oil palm plantations such as: the spirit of togetherness, a feeling as communities affected by conflict and marginalized communities who must also feel more prosperous life, responding to the MoU and to fill peace and to enjoy a better life for Aceh's people. Motivation is also encouraged because the government does not serving them by similar programs, as a moral responsibility to Ex-GAM combatants, widow and the orphans of victims of conflict and other marginalized communities. (2) On the durability of an organization that despite the shortage; the sense of responsibility of the manager of the "koperasi" and run effective communication, leadership of democratic system, government subsidies and financial support from "Sagoe". To understand (verstehen) and to find the meaning of the viewpoint and the appreciation of GAM combatants as manager of "koperasi" palm oil "Bumoe Tari" and the people affected by the conflict as beneficiaries of the "koperasi", in this study researches using qualitative methods. Observation, interviews, documentary studies and focus group discussions (FGD) were used as a method of data collection. Analysis and interpretation of data is done interactively.