Social Capital and Blue Economy Policy: Answering the Paradox of Weakness and Opportunity of Fisherman

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10.2991/978-2-38476-106-7_8How to use a DOI?

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Independence; Trust; Consensus; Deliberative Policy

Abstract

The decreasing number of fisherman shows the serious threats in implementing blue economy policy. This research aims to find the strategic value of local Capital that strengthens the independence of the community. It will support the blue economy policy. The research framework adopts the concept of a blue economy from Gaulli and the concept of social capital from Collier. Researchers use a quantitative paradigm with the application of SWOT analysis techniques. Then the researcher looks for the IFAS and EFAS values. These values become the determination of the Blue Economy policy strategy in the fishing villages studied. The unit of analysis is the fishing community groups in several villages in Pondok Kelapa District, Bengkulu. The population of the research was 127. The sample consisted of 94 fishermen (Kretjie Table with = 5%). The questionnaire was compiled based on information obtained from FGD activities. Validity and reliability tests were carried out before data collection. The validity test used was items check correlated (Spearman Rho) with the provisions of df = 5%. The results show nil ai rho count greater than 0.300. The reliability test used is based on the split half technique. The test resulted in the value of Cronbach alpha = 0.893. The results showed the value of IFAS (-2, 5) and EFAS(4,5). The factors of independence, cooperation, mutual trust, attachment to groups, and adherence to consensus are strengths to overcome the threat of conflicts of interest, lack of resources, and even natural threats. The research has implications for deliberative and bottom-up blue economy policies and programs.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Alexsander
AU  - Harmiati
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/09/26
TI  - Social Capital and Blue Economy Policy: Answering the Paradox of Weakness and Opportunity of Fisherman
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Social, Politics, Administration, and Communication Sciences (ICoSPACS 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 52
EP  - 63
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-106-7_8
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-106-7_8
ID  - 2023
ER  -