Community institution development strategy as fisheries management authority institution at Ponggok Village, Klaten

Abstract

Ponggok village is one of the villages in the Klaten Regency that has an abudance of springs. This condition is used as a potential to improve the village economy. One of the strategies undertaken by the village government is to manage the spring as a means of tilapia cultivation. The management is carried out by developing community institutions through groups of fish farmers. This study aims to determine the implementation of strategies in the management of fisheries resources in Ponggok Village. This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method. Primary data mostly related to community institutions towards the utilization of fisheries resources. The selection of informants is done deliberately by considering the interests of the respondents in the management institution. Data collection is done by interview techniques, observation and documentation using tools such as interview and observation guidelines. The data analysis technique in this study uses an interaction model approach in the form of an institutional approach and the principles of co-management. The results of the study show that the strategy applied by the government in the management of fisheries resources is through institutional development using a participatory approach to decision making. The strategy has been implemented through a predetermined work program by forming a group of fish farmers shaded by Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes).