• August 12, 2024

The Way to Successful Business: MDPI-supported Association ‘Maku Fato’ Hones Business Skills at a Festival

by Siti Zulaeha, Livelihood Officer MDPI Starting a fish processing business is not easy, but it is not impossible. For fishing families, a fish processing business can increase the market value of the fish they trade. However, coastal communities need strong business skills to ensure their processed products are accepted by the market. An example…

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  • July 31, 2024

MDPI Celebrates 11 Inspiring Years with “Pulau Plastik” Screenings to Raise Environmental Awareness

by Muhammad Alzaki Tristi MDPI is proud to announce the celebration of its 11th anniversary with the theme “11 Inspiring Years.” This year’s celebration features two key activities: an internal session led by MDPI Director Yasmine Simbolon and the simultaneous screening of the documentary film “Pulau Plastik” across eight provinces where MDPI operates. As part…

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  • June 25, 2024

Latest in Buru: From fisher-led cooperative to fish supplier

In Buru Island, Maluku, the Latamiha Indah Bersatu Cooperative, established in 2021 with MDPI’s support, continues to make strides towards their autonomy for becoming a fish supplier. For years, fishers were dependent to other suppliers, having lesser income and role in the supply chain until they have their own fish collection facility. The Latamiha Indah…

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  • June 19, 2024

Si Kompas Nelayan: Empowering Fishing Households to Achieve Long-term Financial Goals

In 2023, MDPI has successfully implemented long-term financial management training to fishing households through the Si Kompas Nelayan program. The game is designed to enhance coastal communities’ capacity to achieve their financial targets, dreams, and aspirations. Introducing Si Kompas Nelayan The financial literacy program for fishing households is a crucial step toward economic improvement and diversifying…

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  • June 3, 2024

Regional Fisheries Co-Management Committee VI: Indonesia Boosts Blue Economy Collaboration

DENPASAR, May 30, 2024 – The Indonesian government, along with fishers, industry leaders, and fisheries experts, gathered to boost collaboration on sustainable tuna management and responding against removal of subsidies in the fisheries sector as urged by the World Trade Organization (WTO). In February 2024, the WTO directed measures to end overfishing, which threatens fish…

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