Overview - Focused on sustainable fisheries

Focused on
sustainable fisheries

Founded in July 2013, Yayasan Masyarakat dan Perikanan Indonesia (MDPI) is a national NGO on a mission to empower coastal communities to achieve sustainability by supporting community organization and harnessing market forces. Our vision is thriving coastal communities who are active participants and leaders in sustainable fisheries management.

 

What we do

Fisheries Improvement

MDPI develops the necessary mechanisms and tools to gather and analyze fisheries data, enabling adaptive fisheries management practices. We take a comprehensive approach that involves data collection, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building.

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Community Organization

MDPI empowers and strengthens the capacities of coastal communities, enabling them to actively participate in fisheries management and advocate for their well-being. We foster leadership, organizational skills, and knowledge sharing.

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Traceability Technology

MDPI is the leader of traceability-based technology implementation to capture events and data from hook to plate to ensure small-scale fisheries are in compliance with the domestic regulations and export market requirements.

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10 years of experience

Villages
Communities members
Port Sampling Catch (tons)
Members of Fisher Associations & Cooperatives
Trips monitored by technologies

Latest Stories

MDPI Facilitates SKN Training in East Seraya Village

by Muhammad Alzaki Tristi 50 fishermen in East Seraya Village have successfully demonstrated their capabilities and legality in fishing activities at sea. They will be awarded Fisherman Competency Certificates, which will relieve them of the need for permits. Masyarakat Dan Perikanan Indonesia (MDPI) Foundation, in collaboration with the Pengambengan Fishery Port Authority, and supported by…

February 27, 2024
Connecting Local Organizations, Safeguarding Wallacean Fisheries

by Karel Yerusa & Arroyan Suwarno The Wallacea region, spanning the heart of the Indonesian archipelago, is known for its high biodiversity. Encompassing Sulawesi, Maluku, and the Nusa Tenggara Islands, this area is a transitional zone enclosed by deep seas, separated from Asia and Australia. According to a study by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund…

February 26, 2024
Between MDPI, Dreams, and Hopes of Indonesian Fisheries

by Maulana Diaurrahman Kore, MDPI – My name is Maulana Diaurrahman and I am a first-semester student majoring in Fisheries at Mataram University. Recently, I participated in an Internship Program at the Masyarakat Dan Perikanan Indonesia (MDPI) Foundation. For my internship, I chose to work at the MDPI Foundation in Kore Village, Sanggar District, Bima…

February 23, 2024
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