UPAYA PENINGKATAN PENDAPATAN NELAYAN MELALUI LEMBAGA NELAYAN

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the role and efforts for the economic prosperity of Masalembu fishermen. The research method in this study uses a qualitative method by describing the phenomena that occur in society. Data collection techniques that researchers use are with field studies namely interviews, observation, and documentation. Community empowerment is one important factor in overcoming the welfare of the Masalembu fishing community. The results showed that welfare can be achieved by increasing the income of fishermen, such as using it because of a fishing institution as one of the driving forces of the economy. The welfare of Masalembu fishermen is low because the role and contribution of the Masalembu fishing institute are still low.