Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dalam Pengelolaan Hasil Laut di Kelurahan Sasa sebagai Upaya Mendukung Ekonomi Berkelanjutan

Abstract

This study aims to empower communities in Sasa Village in managing marine products as an effort to support a sustainable economy. The Participatory Action Research (PAR) method is used to actively involve the community in the process of identifying problems, planning, implementing, and evaluating empowerment programs. This study identified key problems, such as overfishing, limited market access, and limited skills in processing marine products. The solutions designed include training in environmentally friendly marine product management techniques, strengthening the capacity of fishermen, and forming joint business groups. The results of the study showed that this program succeeded in improving community skills in managing marine products, increasing awareness of sustainability, and having a positive impact on the local economy. Joint reflections by researchers and the community showed important lessons to overcome emerging challenges, such as limited environmentally friendly technology and business management. This program is expected to be a model of natural resource-based empowerment that can be applied in other coastal areas to support community welfare and a sustainable economy.