Engagement: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): November 2025

Empowering Coastal Communities Through Sustainable Economy and Adoption of Financial Technology in Bira Beach, South Sulawesi

Gaffar, Andi Nurrahma (Unknown)
Muhajir, Muhammad Nur Alam (Unknown)
Mursyid (Unknown)
Ilham (Unknown)
Aqidah, Nur Ariani (Unknown)
Hamida (Unknown)
Ikram, Muhammad (Unknown)
Zam, Muhammad Fahmi Ilyasir (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2025

Abstract

Bira Beach in South Sulawesi is a leading coastal tourism destination with strong potential for local economic growth through micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). However, many MSMEs still face challenges related to limited digital literacy, product innovation, and understanding of sustainable business management. This community service program was designed to enhance MSME competitiveness, promote sustainable business practices aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), improve digital literacy, and foster collaboration among entrepreneurs, academics, and local government. Using participatory collaborative and descriptive methods, the program implemented a series of workshops, mentoring sessions, and field visits focusing on financial technology adoption, creative product innovation, and sustainable creative economy training. The results show an increased understanding of sustainable business concepts, greater readiness to adopt financial technology such as QRIS and e-wallets, and enhanced digital marketing capabilities among MSME participants. The program also encouraged stronger cooperation between MSMEs and local stakeholders to support long-term independence and sustainable community-based economic development in the Bira Beach area.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

engagement

Publisher

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

ENGAGEMENT aims to provide a forum for international researchers on applied Society Development and Engagement to publish the original articles. The scope of ENGAGEMENT are Society Development and Engagement. This journal contains research-based community service results such as PAR (Participatory ...