The Existence of Women’s Collective Enterprises for Coastal Fisheries Sustainability

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Hasanuddin University Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan KM 10 Kota Makassar 90245

2 Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Marine Science and Fisheries, Hasanuddin University, Makassar

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Women’s groups play a vital role in Indonesia’s coastal fisheries, particularly in fish processing microenterprises, yet little is known about how they sustain their existence through business networks. This study examined how two women-led groups, Fatimah Azzahra in Makassar (urban) and Ajjulukana in Takalar (rural) have sustained fish-based processing enterprises for over a decade. Using a qualitative case study and social network analysis (SNA), the study maps key actors supporting enterprise sustainability, including raw material suppliers, marketing agents, and institutional stakeholders. These activities reduce post-harvest loss, improve shelf life, and contribute to local livelihood resilience. The urban group benefits from formal marketing networks, while the rural group relies on social solidarity and village support systems. This study highlighted how women’s enterprises contribute to sustainable fisheries by strengthening local value chains and promoting community-based utilization of marine resources. Policy recommendations emphasize tailored strategies to support rural and urban group models, including capacity-building programs to strengthen rural women’s access to markets and digital marketing initiatives to reduce urban groups’ dependency on intermediariesemphasize tailored strategies to support rural and urban group models.

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Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
Volume 29, Issue 5
September and October 2025
Pages 1001-1019

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