<![CDATA[This community empowerment program through vannamei shrimp farming in the Sinar Harapan Group, fostered by PT PLN Nusantara Power Services – PLTU Suge Belitung, aimed to strengthen the capacity and economic independence of coastal communities in Pegantungan Village, Belitung. The main problem was residents' dependence on fishing, which is vulnerable to seasonal and weather changes, especially during the west monsoon, requiring a more stable alternative livelihood. The program applied the participatory approach of Cohen and Uphoff, covering decision-making, implementation, benefit utilization, and evaluation, through training, technical assistance, production support, and a study visit. Data were collected through observation and interviews and analyzed descriptively. The results show that the group participated actively at every stage, from deliberation and self-funded pond construction to completing a Community Satisfaction Index form. The 10-member group produced 2,133.2 kg of vannamei shrimp with a revenue of IDR 127,992,000 from November to July, with 60% allocated as capital for the next cycle. A crop failure in one cycle, caused by missed feeding schedules and delayed equipment operation, became material for evaluation. The program strengthened the group's capacity, ownership, and independence, supporting coastal economic sustainability.]]>
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