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 Denpasar, Bali – Masyarakat dan Perikanan Indonesia (MDPI) hosted its Annual Meeting and Capacity Building 2025 at Bintang Bali Resort, Kuta, from February 25–27, 2025. With the theme “Respecting Commitment,” the event aimed to strengthen internal dedication and enhance the capacity of MDPI staff in advancing sustainable fisheries practices. MDPI Director…
by M. A. Indira Prameswari MDPI has established a partnership with Gorontalo State University (UNG) to strengthen fisheries research in Gorontalo Province. This collaboration was formally marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding during the Regular Meeting of the Fisheries Co-Management Committee (FCMC) Gorontalo on February 13, 2025. The agreement was signed by…
by Maman I understand that the gender-based division of labor is not merely a product of social construct, but also a reflection of lived experiences, case studies, and carefully weighed risk-benefit considerations. ——- It was a sweltering afternoon in early August 2024 when I arrived in Pasadia Hamlet in Seruni Mumbul Village, located right at…
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.
