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.

 

Our Story

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.

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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Latest Stories

Sustaining Tuna Fisheries in West Nusa Tenggara: A Collaborative Effort Takes Shape

by Muhammad Alzaki Tristi Lombok, January 23, 2025—In an effort to advance sustainable tuna fisheries in West Nusa Tenggara, regional and national stakeholders gathered on Thursday for a pivotal meeting of the West Nusa Tenggara Fisheries Co-Management Committee (FCMC). Organized by the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Agency West Nusa Tenggara and MDPI, the meeting convened…

February 4, 2025
Embracing 2025 with Commitment, MDPI Hosts a Virtual Kickoff for All Staff

by Muhammad Alzaki Tristi MDPI kickstarted 2025 through a townhall meeting with all staff from its eight provincial work areas (Tuesday, 1/21). MDPI Director Yasmine “Jaz” Simbolon opened the townhall with an optimistic lookout towards the future. The year 2024 had been a journey of challenges, processes, and growth. Jaz initiated the internalization session with…

February 3, 2025
Creating Waves of Impact with USAID Ber-IKAN

by Fransisco Situmorang The water of Eastern Indonesia hailed as our “National Fisheries Hub”. The region is abundant with marine resources and the backbone of Indonesia’s tuna sector. This region includes the Molucca Sea, officially managed under Indonesia’s Fisheries Management Area (FMA) 715. Safeguarding these resources is a shared responsibility between the Indonesian government and…

January 16, 2025
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