BUSINESS TRAINING FOR A SEAWEED ENTERPRISE IN ROTE NDAO

COMMUNITY-BASED BUSINESS TRAINING

Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN)

Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishery

Research and Analytics

Background

Since 2015, YKAN has been assisting seaweed farmers in Rote Ndao to improve the coastal community’s economy and environmental conservation knowledge, as well as helping to establish a local organization called Pelita Kasih that manages Kios Konservasi, a community-based business unit. Kios Konservasi aims to preserve the coastal waters and improve the welfare of farmers by providing market access and cultivation equipment.

Objectives

To boost the reoperation of Kios Konservasi by introducing innovative solutions and fostering collaboration between Pelita Kasih and YKAN. It focuses on teaching basic business skills to Pelita Kasih members, helping them contribute better to planning and running Kios Konservasi. This approach ensures the program is effective, sustainable, and balances conservation goals with local business needs.