Perspective of Fishing Communities in The PPN Karangantu Area on Government Assistance Programs

Abstract

For some residents in PPN Karangantu, marine resources in the form of fish, processed fish products, and other marine products are very important economic potential for their survival. In this case, the PPN Karangantu fishing community needs support from the government such as education and training, counseling and mentoring, as well as fishermen institutions to increase the productivity of catches and the economy of fishing communities in the area. The purpose of this study is to determine the perspective and awareness of the PPN Karangantu fishing community on government assistance programs in the form of providing fishing gear as well as training and certification programs. This research uses a qualitative approach with the research method used is a descriptive research method. Primary data is carried out by collecting data in the field by observation, documentation, and interviews. The population of this study is the entire fishing community at the Nusantara Fishery Port PPN Karangantu. The sample used in this study was the PPN Karangantu fishing community with a total of 40 people using random sampling. From the results of the study, it is stated that the low level of education of most fishing communities in PPN Karangantu is one of the factors for the sustainability and smooth running of government assistance program activities. Such as lack of awareness of the importance of implementing certification, difficulty understanding the material during training, to negative perceptions of some of them if they do not get their turn in providing machines and fishing gear.