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 Karel Yerusa, Putra Satria Timur As Indonesia prepares to roll out the Measured Fishing Policy (PIT) in January 2026, tuna fishers in North Sulawesi persist on asking a hard question: will they still have space to operate in their own waters? The concern was voiced at the Tuna Fisheries Co-Management Committee (FCMC) meeting in…
by A. Riza Baroqi This article features a personal experience from our Governance Officer, A. Riza Baroqi, who joined the Social Risk Assessment training in Los Angeles, United States, February 2025. The assessment act as a tool to measure social aspects on the implementation of Fishery Improvement Project (FIP). It was a rewarding experience for me…
by Siti Zulaeha Ramadan 2025 marked the second year since four fishing associations in Central Maluku Regency launched their tuna trading businesses. As Eid approached, fisher associations HQs were filled with warm, meaningful conversations. Leaders of each association gathered to share the annual holiday bonus for all members, taking some portion from the business profit….
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.
