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BIO Web Conf.
Volume 221, 2026
7th EMBRIO International Symposium: “Ocean for the Future: Integrating Marine Biodiversity, Sustainability, and Resilience” (EIS 2025)
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| Article Number | 04002 | |
| Number of page(s) | 9 | |
| Section | Blue Economy, Sustainability, and Resilience | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202622104002 | |
| Published online | 12 February 2026 | |
The impact evaluation of fisherman assistance policies on the economic resilience and coastal communities' health: A case study of West Sulawesi
1 Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur, Indonesia
2 Department of Economics Development, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur, Indonesia
3 Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur, Indonesia
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Abstract
West Sulawesi's fisheries sector ranks second in the province's Gross Regional Domestic Product, yet it continues to record among the highest maternal and child mortality rates in Indonesia. This paradox raises concerns about the broader impact of government-supported fisherman assistance program beyond economic metrics. This study evaluates the influence of these programs on the economic resilience and health outcomes of coastal communities, focusing on maternal mortality rate (MMR), infant mortality rate (IMR), under-five mortality rate (U5MR), nutritional access, and educational participation. A descriptive analytical method was applied using secondary data from BPS Indonesia and provincial health profiles. The analysis revealed significant inter-district disparities: Polewali Mandar and Center Mamuju exhibited elevated MMR and IMR, while Mamasa recorded the lowest per capita fish consumption. Secondary school enrolment was also lowest in Polewali Mandar and Center Mamuju. These findings suggest uneven program benefits, shaped by geographic isolation, infrastructure gaps, and socioeconomic inequality. The study underscores the need for district-specific, multisectoral policy interventions that integrate health, nutrition, and education strategies. Aligning these efforts with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 2, 3, and 4) is essential to promote inclusive and equitable development in Indonesia's coastal regions.
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