Indonesia's Fisheries Potential Must Be Managed Integrally and Sustainably
Fisheries represent one of the key pillars for achieving food security and strengthening Indonesia’s economy. Consequently, the management of fisheries resources must be conducted in an integrated and sustainable manner.
“From Ocean Potential to National Strength. Strengthening the fisheries sector is not merely an economic issue, but part of Indonesia’s broader strategy to enhance food security and human resource quality,” stated Kharisma Febriansyah, Chief Executive Officer of PT Agrinas Jaladri Nusantara (Persero), in an official statement regarding a media gathering and communal iftar meal held in Jakarta.
According to Kharisma, realising the strengthening of the fisheries sector requires ongoing collaboration with various stakeholders, including the media. Through such collaboration, the national fisheries ecosystem can be developed via integration and collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
The event was attended by the board of directors of PT Agrinas Jaladri Nusantara (Persero), led by Chief Executive Kharisma Febriansyah, alongside Jusarwanto as Director of Human Resources and Consulting Services, Surya Lung as Director of Operations, Puput Prihadi as Director of Business, Strategy, and Risk Management, and Geraldi Tobing as Director of Finance. Also present were Adityo Ramadhan as Corporate Secretary and representatives from various national media outlets.
Beyond serving as a networking opportunity, the event was part of a series of activities marking the first anniversary of Agrinas Jaladri Nusantara, themed “One Beginning, Endless Becoming”, which reflects the company’s transformational spirit to continue growing and contributing to the development of Indonesia’s fisheries sector.
“We believe that Indonesia’s fisheries resource potential can be managed optimally through an integrated and sustainable approach. Collaboration with various stakeholders, including the media, is essential to ensure that information about the company’s strategic initiatives is conveyed transparently to the public,” said Puput Prihadi, Director of Strategy, Business, and Risk Management at Agrinas Jaladri Nusantara.
Prihadi stated that developing a robust fisheries ecosystem requires synergy among various parties. The media plays a strategic role in building public understanding of the transformation and business development steps carried out by the company.
During the occasion, the integrated development trajectory of the fisheries ecosystem was also outlined, spanning from upstream to downstream sectors, encompassing the strengthening of capture fisheries, aquaculture, fish processing, and logistics systems.