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CHAPTER II. Development of Indicators, Values, and Weight on the Economic Domain

This economic domain is one of the tools used in assessing the status of EAFM in inland waters. So, strategic steps can be taken to regulate fishing efforts in inland waters. In the economic domain, there are 4 (four) key indicators, namely: (1) asset ownership, (2) income proportion, (3) expenditure proportion, (4) economic dependency, and (5) fishermen's livelihood performance.

  2.1. Asset ownership

The definition of asset ownership in this technical guideline is the total assets owned and obtained by fishermen from the fishing business. Asset ownership indicators are measured to determine the role of fisheries from an inland waters ecosystem in contributing to the economy of the community/fishermen, especially to assets owned. Asset ownership compares the total assets owned by fishing households today and the previous 5-10 years. In measuring indicators of asset ownership, the parameters measured include the number and type of assets owned in recent years. It includes fishery production assets in boats, fishing gear, cages, fish processing equipment, and/or household assets in houses, land, vehicles, furniture, electronics, and other gear.

The data collection method for this indicator is the direction of survey frequency and data collection on an average income of FHH, considering the seasons for five years (data source: BPS Susenas). The data needed is primary data derived from interviews with fishery household respondents. The data was taken from interviews with the head of the household regarding current productive asset ownership, which will be compared to the previous year. The sampling was carried out using the stratified random sampling method, in which the interview respondents were determined in stages. This sampling technique pays attention to each population element from each group that does not overlap (homogeneous elements) and must have the same opportunity. Strata sampling can use administrative limits or the type of fishing gear used. The allocation of the number of samples from each level is sought using the principle of proportional allocation.

Data analysis for parameter values ​​for asset ownership indicators was carried out by comparing the number of productive assets owned by fishing households at present with the previous. Then using, a simple scoring approach, namely using a Likert scale based on ordinal 3. The score is determined by the higher ratio between the number of current assets owned by RTP and the previous year. Then the score for this indicator is given a high value and vice versa. Data analysis for the final value uses the index value approach with the following calculation stages.

The income referred to in this technical guideline is the income generated by a fishery household from a capture fishery business in inland waters. This measurement of fishery household income aims to see how much inland waters contribute to the fishermen's economy. The measure of income is rupiah/head of family/month. The household income indicator uses the regional minimum wage (UMR). So, if the income equals the minimum wage, the fishing household is categorized as poor.

The data needed for this indicator comes from interviews with fishing household respondents. The interviewer can ask the head of the household directly about the source of his family's income, and it must be asked per season, such as peak season, moderate season, or lean season. Suppose it is difficult for the respondent to answer income per month. In that case, the approach that can be taken is business analysis, namely, asking about the acquisition of catches each season or its frequency.

Data analysis for parameter values ​​for fishing household income indicators was compared with the regional minimum wage (UMR). Then using, a simple scoring approach, namely using a Likert scale based on ordinal 3. The score is determined on the principle that the higher the ratio of fishing household income to the minimum wage, the score for this indicator is given a large value and vice versa.

The definition of the proportion of fishermen's expenditure in this technical guideline is the ratio of food to non-food expenditure in one unit of time. The proportion of fishermen's expenditure indicators is measured to determine the poverty level of an FHH. Spending on food is more significant than on non-food, indicating that the FHH is still classified as poor. In measuring the indicator of the proportion of fishermen's expenditure, the parameters measured include the number of FHH and the amount and type of expenditure of FHH on a daily/monthly/annual basis. The assessment of the proportion indicator for fishermen's expenditure uses a Likert scale using a value of 1 to 3. The value criteria for the indicator for the proportion of fishermen's expenditure is, namely, the higher the proportion of food expenditure to non-food, the smaller the value, and vice versa.

The definition of economic dependence in this technical guideline is the source of income for a fishery household originating from inland waters. Measurement of fishermen's sources of income indicators is carried out to determine the contribution of the capture fisheries sector to the household economy of fisheries in inland waters. In measuring indicators of fishermen's sources of income, the parameters measured include the amount and type of income in a fishery household every month throughout the year, originating from fishing, aquaculture, agriculture, plantation, trade, services, and others. The fishery household income survey was carried out using a sampling approach. All sources of income originating from each fishery and non-fishery business activity are identified and recorded. The enumerators should ask what types of income are received in each season, such as peak season, medium season, or lean season. Assessment of fishermen's sources of income indicators uses a Likert scale using a value of 1 to 3. As for the value criteria for indicators of fishermen's sources of income, namely, the higher the dependence of a fishing household on the capture fisheries sector, the greater the value, and vice versa.

The definition of Fishermen's Livelihood Performance in this technical guideline is the number of people who work as fishermen in inland waters, both main fishermen, part-time fishermen, or additional part-time fishermen. Measurement of the Fishermen's Livelihood Diversity indicator is carried out to determine the contribution of the capture fisheries sector in employing the surrounding community. In measuring the indicators of Fishermen's Livelihood Performance, the parameters measured include the number and type of work in a community over the past few years. The Fishermen's Livelihood Performance Survey was carried out using a sampling approach. All livelihoods of the local community, from capture fisheries and non-fishery business activities, are identified and recorded. Enumerators should ask about the livelihoods that all community members carry out. The Fishermen's Livelihood Performance indicator assessment uses a Likert scale of 1 to 3. The value criteria for the Fishermen's Livelihood Performance indicator is that the more community members work as fishermen, the greater the value, and vice versa.

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