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 M.A. Indira Prameswari The Provincial Government of West Nusa Tenggara, in partnership with MDPI, has announced a major expansion of its collaborative fisheries governance framework aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of regional marine stocks. The commitment solidified in the recent Fisheries Co-Management Committee (FCMC) West Nusa Tenggara Annual Meeting, which convened 107 fishery…
by Reno Nanda Pratama Not long ago, a recreational fishing and spearfishing advertisement flashed across my screen with alluring luxurious nuance. It carried a hefty price tag, marketed as an adrenaline-pumping adventure complete with high-definition photo and video packages tailored for social media fame. But here on Buru Island, a remote outpost in the Maluku…
by Adjie Dharmasatya This article draws from the hands-on experiences of MDPI in assisting coastal communities in Buru Regency, Maluku, who happen to be direct beneficiaries of a flagship government initiative: the Red and White Fishing Village program. The Red and White Fishing Village (Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih), or ‘KNMP’ in short, is a flagship…
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