Strategies for Empowering Fisherfolk in Efforts to Alleviate Poverty in the Fishing Village of Tungkal Ilir District, West Tanjung Jabung Regency, Jambi
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59890/ijarss.v4i10.57Keywords:
Empowerment, Fishermen, PovertyAbstract
The empowerment of fishing communities is an effort to improve well-being and alleviate poverty among coastal populations. This study aims to analyze empowerment strategies for fishers, as well as the factors that facilitate or hinder poverty alleviation in Tungkal Ilir District, West Tanjung Jabung Regency, Jambi. he research approach employed was qualitative, with data collection conducted through interviews and document searches. The findings indicate that empowerment strategies include enhancing productivity, developing the capacities of fishers, utilizing the KUSUKA (Fisher/Marine and Aquaculture Business Actor) card, providing insurance assistance, and strengthening cooperatives. The implementation of these strategies requires government support, training, mentorship, and continuous evaluation. Such empowerment is expected to foster self-reliance, improve economic conditions, and achieve sustainable well-being for fishing communities.
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