Our key competencies are:
Masyarakat dan Perikanan Indonesia (MDPI) was founded in 2013 with the aim of driving responsible and sustainable fisheries activities for the well-being of fishing communities and fishery resources across Indonesia.
Fisheries data and governance – We create the mechanisms and data inputs needed for adaptive fisheries management. This includes data creation, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building on EAFM principles.
Community organization – MDPI works to empower, embolden, and strengthen coastal communities’ capacities to actively participate in fisheries management and advocate for community well-being.
Creating enabling conditions – that are key to long-term fisheries sustainability, but are often seen as secondary objectives, such as, technology, traceability, financial literacy, women’s empowerment, and quality and handling practices.
Vision and Mission
Vision
Sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities encompassing effective ecosystem and fisheries management in Indonesia.
Mission
To empower coastal communities in Indonesia to actively participate in ecosystem and fisheries management, harness market opportunities, to improve the sustainability of their livelihoods.
At MDPI, our core values shape who we are and what we strive to achieve. We envision thriving coastal communities alongside sustainable fisheries—and we invite you to be part of this mission for lasting impact.
Our core values:
Commitment – We are dedicated to improving the lives of coastal communities through consistent, accountable actions and long-term, sustainable impact.
Driven – We are guided by people, impact, data, and sustainability, focusing on community-led, data-informed decisions for lasting change.
Empowering – We support fishers and coastal communities with tools, knowledge, and opportunities to advocate for themselves and shape their future.
Evolving – We adapt and grow alongside the changing needs of communities, learning and improving as we go.
Inspiring – We aim to motivate others by fostering optimism, inclusion, and shared responsibility for sustainable livelihoods.
Integrity – We uphold honesty, transparency, and ethics in all we do, ensuring our actions respect and protect community dignity and rights.