Livelihood Strategy of Coastal Community: A Case Study in Tanjung Saleh Islands, Kubu Raya District, Indonesia
Abstract: This study is
intended to identify the characteristic of livelihood strategy and to formulate
the exit strategy from poverty trap in a coastal community. This study was done
in Tanjung Saleh islands, one from 39 islands at Kubu Raya District, West
Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. Data were collected by depth interviews, group
interviews, observation, and literature study. The results of this study show
that the livelihood strategies at Tanjung Saleh islands can be identified into
five types: (a) the strategy that relied on the natural resources extraction,
(b) traditional agriculture cultivation strategy, (c) household worker
utilization strategy, (d) migration strategy, and (e) institutional strategy.
The institutional strategy is categorized as exit strategy from poverty trap
meanwhile the other strategies are categorized as survival strategy. Fact in
the field shows that institutional strategy and the role of women are important
factor to support the fishermen household livelihood system. There are two institutions
often utilized in fishermen community, “arisan” (rotational saving and credit
association) custom and patron client relationships between fishermen and
village traders. Through the utilizing of social capital on both institutions,
the fishermen household can access financial capital effectively. Therefore,
the nurturing of social capital and the role of women must be considered in
arrangement of sustainable livelihood strategies in fishermen community.
Penulis: Jajat Sudrajat
Kode Jurnal: jpsosiologidd160328
