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Mangrove Forest Restoration by Fisheries Communities in Lampung Bay: A study based on perceptions, willingness to pay, and management strategy Firdaus, Maulana; Hatanaka, Katsumori; Saville, Ramadhona
Forest and Society Vol. 5 No. 2 (2021): NOVEMBER
Publisher : Forestry Faculty, Universitas Hasanuddin

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24259/fs.v5i2.12008

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Mangroves provide benefits and various services to local communities living along coastal areas, particularly fishery communities. Fishery community perceptions are significant in determining attitudes towards improving mangrove conditions, which can also be addressed through restoration activities. This research was conducted to analyze fisheries communities perceptions, willingness to pay (WTP) for mangroves restoration, and mangrove forest management strategies. Field surveys were conducted from July-August 2019 and February-March 2020. Primary data were collected from respondents in four regions (Kalianda Regency, South Lampung Regency, Bandar Lampung City, and Pesawaran Regency) in Lampung Province, Indonesia, which consist of fishers, shrimp farmers, crab and wood seekers, and finfish farmers. The respondents were 193 people, and four experts were involved in the policy scenario analysis. Results revealed a gap in the value of WTP among fishery community groups, in which the average value for fishers is lower than shrimp farmers. The years of formal education significantly influenced the WTP for mangrove restoration. Based on the scenario analysis, scenario 01 become a priority strategy, where four policies (P1 = Mangrove ecotourism development in Lampung Bay; P2 = Mangrove knowledge education and training on processing mangrove based products; P3 = Restoration and conservation of mangrove forests; and P4 = Community-based management for mangrove forests utilization) show high likelihoods to be simultaneously implemented for mangroves management, with mangrove ecotourism policy as the most decisive policy. For future research, other explanatory variables can be added, such as information on family member characteristics, and to develop a bottom-up policy scenario by identifying and involving the role of the local community.
Evaluating Organic Farms’ Business Models for Profit Maximization in Laguna, Philippines Aquino, Eliza Catelo; Shimoguchi, Nina Nocon; Hatanaka, Katsumori
Sharia Agribusiness Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Science and Technology, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/saj.v5i1.44662

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ABSTRACTWith the importance of organic agriculture (OA) in providing safer food for the consumers, reliable and harmless production for the farmers and the environment, there is a need for more adopters. In the Philippines, the government provided and implemented various programs to convince farmers to adopt OA. But most of the farmers who have adopted OA are more focused on its health and environmental benefits, forsaking its profit benefits. Advantages must be explored and presented focusing on the most profitable business model. With this, the study aims to create a business model canvas of organic farms in Laguna, Philippines and to help farmers easily and efficiently assess how they will be able to make profit albeit fulfilling a need and catering value to their customers, further persuading more farmers to adopt OA. This qualitative study used Historically Structured Inviting on 36 organic farmers in Laguna, Philippines, mostly small-scale farms. Interviewed and observed at least twice between 2017 to 2023. Upon in-depth interviews, risks in production, marketing, financial, and human resources were identified. Market opportunities were assessed. Business models were analyzed which leads to a creation of a business model canvas of OA in Laguna, Philippines.Keywords: organic agriculture; business model canvas; qualitative
Gender-Responsive Strategies in Highland Farming: Evaluating Women Empowerment in Indonesia Pratiwi, Chairani Putri; Saville, Ramadhona; Hatanaka, Katsumori; Shimoguchi , Nina N.
Jurnal Manajemen dan Agribisnis Vol. 22 No. 2 (2025): JMA Vol. 22 No. 2, July 2025
Publisher : School of Business, Bogor Agricultural University (SB-IPB)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17358/jma.22.2.225

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Background: Women farmers in regions such as Cianjur and Tabanan, Indonesia, consistently face systemic challenges, including limited access to resources and decision-making power, which can hinder their productivity and well-being.Purpose: This study evaluates innovative strategies to enhance women's empowerment in highland agriculture by focusing on empowering women to play a more significant role.Design/methodology/approach: This study employed a combined methodological approach, utilizing the women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) framework and integrating the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to evaluate the empowerment factors. This study utilized five domains for AHP-WEAI: production decisions, resource access, income control, leadership participation, and time allocation. Findings/Results: This study identified key factors that significantly influence women’s empowerment, such as access to credit and leadership roles. Economic factors (credit/land access) dominated in Cianjur (AHP weight: 0.45), while social factors (leadership roles) were significant in Tabanan (0.40). Conclusion: This study identifies key factors influencing women's empowerment in Cianjur and Tabanan, using the AHP-WEAI framework. These findings highlight the need for region-specific strategies, such as economic interventions in Cianjur and social capital building in Tabanan, to enhance women's roles in highland farming systems.Originality/value (State of the art): This study offers a novel approach to quantify domain-specific empowerment drivers in Indonesian highlands using AHP-WEAI integration. Keywords: women's empowerment, agribusiness management, food security, climate change, sustainable agriculture