ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF COASTAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF LOCAL CULINARY BUSINESS (RONOTAPA), AND SUSTAINABLE BEACH TOURISM IN LERO VILLAGE, SINDUE DISTRICT, DONGGALA REGENCY Lare Murwokolo Cokro, Nurul Ainun, Jihan Pitrah Hajayani, Cahyani Rukmana Dewi, Nurul Fatima Khairunnisa
Tadulako University
Abstract
This study aims to analyze efforts to empower coastal communities economically through the development of Ronotapa local cuisine and sustainable beach tourism in Lero Village, Donggala Regency. Ronotapa, a traditional dish made from anchovies, has high cultural and economic value because it reflects the local wisdom of coastal communities. However, its management is still simple and has not been developed professionally, so its potential has not contributed maximally to improving the welfare of coastal
communities. Meanwhile, the potential of Lero Beach tourism, with its natural beauty, fishing activities, and unique coastal traditions, has also not been optimally utilized to support regional economic growth. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through field observation, interviews, and documentation. The data is analyzed inductively to describe the relationship between the local culinary sector and marine tourism in the context of blue economy empowerment. The results of this
study are expected to provide an overview of community empowerment strategies based on local potential through sustainable culinary and coastal tourism.
Keywords: Coastal Community Empowerment, Local Cuisine, Sustainable Beach Tourism, Blue Economy, Ronotapa.
