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 Muhammad Alzaki Tristi MDPI started the fresh beginning of 2026 with internal Kick Off 2026. Going with the theme “Empowerment: Celebrating the Process, Embracing the Future”, the start marked as MDPI’s new beginning on its empowerment strategy. This includes supporting small-scale fishing communities by a reflective, sustainable, and inclusive approach within our eight working…
by Adjie Dharmasatya Often an overlooked member of the small-scale fishing communities, women took the center stage at Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries Conference (GAF9), where MDPI presented community-based research drawn from Indonesia’s coastal regions. The conference, hosted by the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok from October 1 to 3, 2025, served as an…
by Karel Yerusa & Putra Satria Timur The tuna industry in Maluku holds great potential that benefits not only for local development, but also helps Indonesia securing strategic position in the global fishery supply chain. The province is well known with its rich tuna production, drawing attention from large certification bodies like Fair Trade USA…
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.
