Livelihood and Socio-economic of Indigenous South Papuan Fishermen^s Community in Coastal Areas
Ivonne Raystika Gretha Kaya, Sajriawati, Sunarni, Reny Sianturi and Astaman Amir

Water Resources Management Department, Agriculture Faculty, Musamus University, Indonesia

Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to known livelihood and socio-economic condition of Indigenous South Papuan Fishermen^s in coastal area. Data were conducted with the fishermen^s (n=70) by observation, in-depth and semi-structured interviews. The questionnaire was prepared by identifying social factor (i.e. age, education, family responsibilities, and housing conditions) and economic factors (i.e. capital, income, market, alternative jobs and daily expenses) that influence fishermen^s livelihood. The results showed that fishermen^s in coastal areas have a fairly good income. However, this income must be used carefully because the daily expenses are quite high. Findings at the research location also showed that the profession of fishermen cannot fulfill the basic needs of life, so they need to look for other alternative jobs, or do double work. Fishermen^s also need assistance in processing fishery products from stakeholders or related services so they can increase their income and have a better quality of life.

Keywords: Livelihood, Socio-economic, Indigenous Fishermen^s Community, South Papuan

Topic: Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries