Implementation of Coastal Resource Management Based on Integrated Management to Enhance Fishermen's Welfare

Ensuring social justice for all Indonesian citizens is a fundamental principle of nation-building. Although only discussing the empowerment of coastal communities, Law Number 1 of 2014 concerning the Management of Coastal Areas and Small Islands also includes requirements for the empowerment of fishermen communities. The term "power" is the conceptual root of empowerment and power, meaning the central idea of empowerment is related to the idea of power. Authority is often seen as the ability to influence people to act according to our ways, regardless of their choices and needs. Many empowerment programs today claim to be bottom-up initiatives based on the needs and desires of the community, yet the community still does not feel that these initiatives are their own, and as a result, many empowerment programs end abruptly without community support, discussion, or further action from the government. Therefore, these initiatives end without bringing significant changes to the lives of fishermen. This research is part of a qualitative series of studies that sought to understand how fishing neighborhoods are empowered through the socialization and training of fishing gear. These socialization and training activities are necessary for fishermen, as not all of them are familiar with gillnet fishing gear. The changes and benefits include communities gaining knowledge about how to make gillnet fishing gear and also additional skills or abilities.