Mit Witjaksono

Need Analysis of Coastal Fisherman empowerment Based on Economics education and Potential Coastal in Minahasa Regency of North Sulawesi

This research article aims to describe the need analysis process of coastal fisherman empowerment in North Minahasa Regency of North Sulawesi Province through internalization of economics education and technical training based on potential coastal.This research used descriptive qualitative research design by using survey, field observational interview and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) method. The research subjects were 40 coastal fishermen in North Minahasa Regency spread in two sub-districts, namely Wori Sub-district and Kema Sub-district in North Minahasa Regency, who have capture capacity of 10 gross ton sand below. The results of needs analysis were identified in observation, in-depth interview, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD), which was confirmed by the survey results indicating that 87.5% of the coastal fishermen need knowledge and understanding of characteristics, attitudes and principles to become successful entrepreneurs, which can be implemented in productive business activities on coastal area, while 92.5% of the coastal fishermen require an understanding of creativity and innovation and its implementation, 90% of the coastal fishermen require knowledge of business diversification based on coastal area and marine potentials, 90% of the fishermen stated that they need knowledge and understanding of the process of processed fish products because of the abundant raw materials, 80% of the coastal fishermen said that they need an understanding of the way to establish business partnerships and business networks with other business groups, 90% of the coastal fishermen stated that they need an understanding of the way to form fishermen joint business groups and the way to develop the business group. 92.5% of the coastal fishermen need an understanding of business capital and the way to access business capital, and 85% of the coastal fishermen said that they need to understand money management, the way to plan proper financial allocations, and saving procedures

The Efforts to Increase the Income of Sulfur Miners through Economic Transformation in Mount Ijen Banyuwangi, Indonesia

This article will explain more about the lifeand economic condition of the sulfur miners whoare located on Mount Ijen, Banyuwangi Regency, which is very famous with panorama of natural beauty such as blue flame of fire. Behind the natural beauty, there are some sulfur miners on Mount Ijen whoare still experiencing difficulties in meeting their needs.It is because the income for transporting sulfur income is still very low, so it can only be used to meet the daily needs alone. The purpose of this study is to see what efforts can be done by sulfur miners to help increase their incomes.This research was conducted in Licin village, Licin subdistrict, Banyuwangi Regency, by creating a second job for sulfur miners which is in accordance with the existing potential in mining community environment, with research time about 12 months. This study used a qualitative approach by using technique of observation, interview and documentation.The result of this study will show (1) concrete efforts which are done to increase the income of sulfur miners to involve the local community as well as utilize the potential of the existing environment, (2) the side jobs that is done have a system that is sustainable or long-term so as to contribute to the enhancement of the incomeof sulfur miners in Banyuwangi.