SUGIYARTO , SUYANI INDRIASTUTI , ZARAH PUSPITANINGTYAS , SELFI HELPI BUDIASTUTI
DOI: https://doi.org/This study investigates a multi-actor collaborative governance model for sustainable fisheries management in Jember Regency, Indonesia. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, the research explores the experiences and institutional dynamics among key stakeholders—including local government, private firms, village-owned enterprises (BUMDes), fish farmers, and financial institutions—in managing freshwater aquaculture. Fieldwork focused on the "One House, One Biofloc Pond" initiative, which serves as a case of inclusive innovation in fisheries governance. The findings reveal several systemic barriers, including fragmented institutional design, weak facilitative leadership, and limited stakeholder trust. However, the study also identifies successful elements of collaboration, such as intersectoral cooperation, adaptive regulation, and community empowerment, that contribute to sustainable resource management. The study proposes a refined governance model emphasizing inclusive stakeholder mapping, regulatory clarity, adaptive management, and continuous learning. The research contributes theoretically by extending Ansell and Gash’s collaborative governance framework with empirical insights from a decentralized, resource-constrained context. Practically, it offers a replicable model for inclusive and sustainable policy interventions in the fisheries sector. This integrative approach demonstrates that well-structured collaboration can address institutional fragmentation and enhance environmental, economic, and social outcomes in rural fisheries governance.
