<![CDATA[Strengthening community economic institutions is a crucial strategy for enhancing economic self-reliance in archipelagic regions. A community service initiative in Tafaga Village, Moti District, Ternate City, aimed to build the capacity of the Merah Putih Cooperative’s management and the local community in areas such as institutional governance, business planning, financial management, and marketing. Conducted in July 2026, the program involved 30 participants, including village officials, cooperative administrators, MSME operators, and community members. The activities employed a mix of outreach, training, and participatory discussions, alongside evaluations using pre- and post-tests. Results showed an increase in the participants' average knowledge score from 50.4 to 86.5—a rise of 36.1%. The initiative also produced an organizational structure, a division of duties, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and a cooperative business plan based on local potential. Participant satisfaction exceeded 93% across all evaluation aspects. These findings demonstrate that participatory training and mentoring are effective in strengthening cooperative institutional capacity and fostering sustainable community economic empowerment.]]>
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