The Strategy in Improving the Income of the Coastal Women toAccelerate Poverty Reductionin South Sulawesi Province

Abstract

The long-term goal of this study is to reduce poverty both at the regional and national scale. This study identifies the involvement of Coastal Women in aquaculture and mariculture sectors, as well as the problems faced by Coastal Women in developing the various types of aquaculture and mariculture commodities, and also the support of government programs and policies to women related to the development of fishery commodities. The data used for this research are primary and secondary data, which analyzed through a descriptive statistical analysis model. The research is in the Bone Regency of South Sulawesi Province. The results of this study are useful for local government decision-makers, especially in research sites, to follow the evidence-based Strategy for increasing women's income. Benefits for coastal communities to increase women's labor market participation in the fisheries sub-sector and for improving the income of the fishermen's household.