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.
Our organization is founded on the belief that empowered and financially secure fishing communities are essential for achieving sustainable fisheries. We focus on small-scale fisheries to promote sustainable, fair, and traceable seafood supply chains. The MDPI program series is designed for tangible and lasting outcomes within the communities we engage with.
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.
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.
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.
by I Gusti Septiari Ayu, balebengong.id | translated by M. A. Indira Prameswari This article is adapted from Balebengong, a citizen-journalism news portal in Bali. Several Balinese local terms are used, with full explanation provided at the end of the text. Subak is Bali’s notable irrigation system managed by Balinese locals. Meanwhile, bendega serves as…
by Muhammad Alzaki Tristi | translated by M. A. Indira Prameswari MDPI participated in the annual Bali Ocean Days 2026 to move upon regenerative ocean. We operated both as an exhibitor and a key speaker, highlighting the critical role of Indonesia’s traditional coastal communities, from January 30–31 at the InterContinental Bali Resort. This year’s theme,…
by Muhammad Alzaki Tristi | translated by M. A. Indira Prameswari MDPI advocated small-scale tuna fishers require urgent policy intervention for country’s food security during a Legislative Public Hearing in Jakarta, January 21, 2026. MDPI attended a public hearing with Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR RI)-Fourth Commission. We emphasized list of adoptable policy recommendations aimed…
We invite you to support coastal communities in their commitment to sustainable and responsible fisheries management.
Get the opportunity to actively engage in fishery community development programs with experienced practitioners.
