Zainur Hidayah, Faizal Madya, Ami Pujiwati, Eha Saleha, Albert Gamot Malau, Imas Maesaroh, Mohammad Basir

Pemberdayaan Nelayan Berbasis Komunitas Dalam Pengolahan Produk Perikanan di Kabupten Talaud

Introduction

Pemberdayaan nelayan berbasis komunitas dalam pengolahan produk perikanan di kabupten talaud. Pemberdayaan nelayan di Talaud tingkatkan kapasitas produksi & pemasaran produk perikanan. Kolaborasi ini sukses dorong ekspor ke Filipina/Korsel dan daya saing ekonomi masyarakat 3T.

Abstract

Permasalahan utama yang dihadapi oleh pelaku usaha mikro di wilayah perbatasan Indonesia–Filipina adalah rendahnya produktivitas dan terbatasnya volume penjualan produk olahan, terutama pada sektor perikanan. Menjawab tantangan ini, Universitas Terbuka (UT) bekerja sama dengan Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Komputer (STIK) Rajawali Talaud dan Pemerintah Kabupaten Kepulauan Talaud melaksanakan program Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) yang berfokus pada peningkatan kapasitas produksi dan strategi pemasaran produk lokal. Permasalahan teknis seperti metode kerja yang belum efisien menyebabkan volume produksi masyarakat stagnan pada kisaran 3–5 kg per batch. Melalui program ini, dilakukan perbaikan metode produksi, pelatihan, serta optimalisasi proses kerja, yang mampu mendorong peningkatan kapasitas produksi menjadi 10–15 kg per batch sesuai permintaan pasar. Selain itu, dilakukan intervensi pada aspek pengemasan produk agar lebih menarik dan memenuhi standar distribusi yang lebih luas. Dampak signifikan dari kegiatan ini adalah meningkatnya daya saing produk lokal di pasar luar daerah, bahkan hingga menembus pasar ekspor ke Filipina dan Korea Selatan. Program ini menunjukkan bahwa kolaborasi lintas sektor yang terstruktur mampu mendorong pemberdayaan ekonomi masyarakat secara berkelanjutan di wilayah 3T (terdepan, terluar, tertinggal).

Review

The article "Pemberdayaan Nelayan Berbasis Komunitas Dalam Pengolahan Produk Perikanan di Kabupaten Talaud" addresses a critical issue of low productivity and limited market access for micro-entrepreneurs in Indonesia's border regions, particularly within the fishery sector in Talaud. The abstract effectively highlights the pertinent challenges faced by communities in 3T (terdepan, terluar, tertinggal) areas, emphasizing the necessity for targeted interventions. The collaborative approach involving Universitas Terbuka, STIK Rajawali Talaud, and the local government is a commendable strength, signaling a robust framework for community engagement and sustainable development. This paper promises to offer valuable insights into practical strategies for economic empowerment in challenging geographical contexts. The program's methodology, as outlined, involved direct interventions to address technical inefficiencies, which led to significant improvements. Specifically, the abstract details improvements in production methods, training, and process optimization, resulting in a substantial increase in production capacity from an initial 3–5 kg per batch to an impressive 10–15 kg per batch, aligning with market demand. Furthermore, the focus on enhancing product packaging for broader distribution is a strategic move that demonstrably improved market competitiveness. The most compelling outcome is the reported success in penetrating external markets, including exports to the Philippines and South Korea, which underscores the tangible and far-reaching impact of the intervention. While the abstract provides clear results, a full paper would benefit from elaborating on the specific methodologies employed in training and optimization, as well as the quantitative metrics used to assess market penetration. This initiative stands out as a successful model for community empowerment through structured, multi-stakeholder collaboration. The demonstration of increased productivity, enhanced market access, and ultimately, economic sustainability for fishing communities in a critical border region offers significant implications for similar development efforts. The paper effectively argues that such cross-sectoral partnerships are crucial for fostering resilient local economies. Future work or the full paper could further explore the long-term sustainability mechanisms embedded within the program, the challenges encountered during implementation and how they were overcome, and a more detailed cost-benefit analysis of the interventions. Overall, this work presents a compelling case study that contributes meaningfully to the discourse on rural development, community empowerment, and the strategic importance of border region economies.

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