Siparti 3-S, Triple Helix, and Social Capital in Strengthening Local Competitive Industries in Indonesia

Abstract

Siparti 3-S, triple helix (TH), and social capital (SC), are perceived relevance and appropriate paradigms in the context of strengthening local competitive industry products. This article explains analytically the notion of employing these paradigms in designing, constructing, and delivering small industry em­powerment programs in Indonesia. Synthesis of Siparti 3-S generated from the author’s view and experience as a researcher and consultant on the development of small industry in East Java. Critical analysis of TH based on the orientation and goals of triple helix model (THM). The existence and roles of SC perceived as the glue and lubricant as well in the connection of Siparti 3-S and TH. The plausibility of Siparti 3-S, TH, and SC as appropriate paradigms in reaching-in and reaching-out to strengthen small industry reflected upon one of the author’s study on the success story of ASPILOW (Asosiasi Pengusaha Industri Logam Waru, Association of Waru Metal Industry Firms), Sidoarjo, East Java.

Keywords: Siparti 3-S, triple helix, social capital, SILOW, ASPILOW