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        "id": 1659370,
        "msgid": "marking-national-fishermens-day-ibas-pushes-blue-economy-as-solution-for-food-security-1775620381",
        "date": "2026-04-06 20:00:00",
        "title": "Marking National Fishermen's Day, Ibas Pushes Blue Economy as Solution for Food Security",
        "author": "indrastuti",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Deputy Speaker of the MPR RI, Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono (Ibas), has emphasised the need to strengthen the blue economy and national food security as key strategic priorities for Indonesia, particularly in supporting fishermen's welfare and maritime sovereignty. Speaking at a national discussion on maritime sovereignty and fishermen's prosperity in the blue economy era, Ibas highlighted the fishermen's role as frontline guardians of the nation's marine protein supply and called for wise management of Indonesia's vast marine biodiversity to enhance coastal communities' livelihoods. He advocated for transforming the fisheries industry through downstream processing to add value and boost global competitiveness, while appreciating the continuity of maritime policies across administrations to ensure sustainable development.",
        "content": "<p>Deputy Speaker of the MPR RI, Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono (Ibas), has\nasserted that strengthening the blue economy and national food security\nmust be Indonesia\u2019s primary strategic agenda. This was stated by Ibas\nduring the MPR RI\u2019s National Discussion titled \u201cMaritime Sovereignty and\nFishermen\u2019s Welfare in the Blue Economy Era\u201d in Jakarta on Monday\n(6\/4\/2026). Ibas emphasised that fishermen are the frontline guardians\nand heroes of the nation\u2019s marine food supply, protecting the country\u2019s\nprotein intake. According to him, Indonesia\u2019s vast marine biodiversity\npotential must be managed wisely to improve the welfare of coastal\ncommunities. \u201cThe sea is our future, and fishermen are its guardians. We\nwant to ensure that the ideas from this forum do not stop in the\ndiscussion room but develop into concrete solutions,\u201d Ibas said in his\nremarks. As Chairman of the Democrat Party Faction in the DPR RI, he\nhighlighted the global dynamics full of uncertainties, from energy\ncrises to supply chain disruptions. He assessed that Indonesia needs to\nstrengthen national self-reliance through the maritime sector. \u201cThe blue\neconomy concept must not remain just a concept. Blue food must become a\nreal force in the national food system that we build together,\u201d he said.\nIbas also reminded the importance of positioning fishermen as subjects,\nnot merely objects of development. He encouraged industrial\ntransformation through downstream processing so that Indonesian fishery\nproducts gain added value in the global market. \u201cWe must not just sell\nraw marine products. We must enter the processing industry to add value\nand competitiveness in the global market,\u201d he explained. Furthermore,\nIbas appreciated the continuity of maritime policies from one era to the\nnext. He praised the foundation for strengthening fishermen\u2019s\ninstitutions during President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono\u2019s era and the\npolicy direction of President Prabowo Subianto, which focuses on\nsea-based food security. \u201cMaritime sector development is a\ncross-generational process. A strong foundation must continue to be\ncarried forward to yield sustainable results,\u201d he stated.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/marking-national-fishermens-day-ibas-pushes-blue-economy-as-solution-for-food-security-1775620381",
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