KONSEP PEMBERDAYAAN PENINGKATAN EKONOMI PEMBUDIDAYA RUMPUT LAUT (STUDI KASUS DI KABUPETEN SERAM BAGIAN BARAT)

Ivonne Raystika Gretha Kaya (Jurusan Manajemen Sumberdaya Perairan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Musamus)
Angel Ruban (Jurusan Agrobisnis Perikanan, Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan, Universitas Pattimura)
Manuel Kaya (Jurusan Kehutanan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Pattimura)
Fildo de Lima (Jurusan Agrobisnis Perikanan, Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan, Universitas Pattimura)
Astaman Amir (Jurusan Manajemen Sumberdaya Perairan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Musamus)

PAPALELE : Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Ekonomi Perikanan dan Kelautan
Vol 6 No 2 (2022): PAPALELE: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Ekonomi Perikanan dan Kelautan

Generally, the income of seaweed farmers just able to be used for their daily needs, so this study aims to find a concept for increasing farmers income which is planned, systematic and sustainable. This condition must also rely on the ability of seaweed farmers to manage their business optimally. This study used a survey method. 57 seaweed farmers as respondent are selected with random technique. The concept of empowerment in increase the economy of seaweed farmers in accordance with the conditions in West Seram District are assistance of: capital, infrastructure development, mentoring, institutional strengthening and business partnerships.