Impact Of Housing Development On The Socio -Economic Level Of Fishermen Community (Case Study: Housing Of The Indah Fishermen Village In Medan Labuhan District, Medan City)

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Impact of Housing Development on the Socio-Economic Level of Fishermen Community: Case Study of Indah Fishermen Village, Medan Labuhan

Introduction

The development of housing for fishermen communities has been a crucial aspect of improving their socio-economic status. In Medan Labuhan District, Medan City, the Indah Fishermen Village Housing (KNI) was built with the aim of enhancing the quality of life of the fishing community. This research examines the socio-economic impact of KNI development on its inhabitants, both positive and negative impacts. The focus includes economic improvement, such as livelihoods and family income, as well as social improvement, such as education, health, sanitation, transportation, worship facilities, cooperatives, security, and comfort.

Background

The fishing community in Medan Labuhan District has been facing various challenges, including limited access to education, health services, and economic opportunities. The construction of KNI was aimed at addressing these issues and improving the socio-economic status of the community. The research aims to evaluate the impact of KNI development on the fishing community, both positively and negatively.

Methodology

This research used a case study approach, focusing on the Indah Fishermen Village Housing (KNI) in Medan Labuhan District, Medan City. The data collection methods included surveys, interviews, and observations. The research instrument used was a questionnaire, which was distributed to the residents of KNI. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

Results

The results showed that the development of KNI in general had a positive impact on the fishing community and no significant negative impacts were found. Before KNI was built, the quality of the socio-economic environment of the community was at a medium level, with an average score of 48.7%. After KNI operates, the quality of the socio-economic environment of the community increased to 64.3% with an average score of 4, which indicated a good positive impact.

Discussion

The increase in the socio-economic status of the community can be seen in various aspects:

Economic Improvement

  • Increased fishermen's income even though not directly, influenced by changes in the form of fishermen activities with a partnership pattern.
  • The expansion and diversification of fishermen's economic activities need to be carried out better, for example by increasing the volume of activities and developing partnership patterns.

Education

  • Access to education increases with educational facilities that are closer and easily accessible.
  • Organized training and education programs that are needed to improve the skills of fishermen and the community, so that they can take advantage of available economic opportunities.

Health

  • Health services at Puskesmas, BKIA, and Posyandu are getting better and easily accessible.
  • Assistance provided to the community needs to be adjusted to the natural and environmental conditions, with strict monitoring to ensure its effectiveness.

Sanitation

  • Sanitation facilities such as MCK and clean water systems are available and better than before.
  • Access to capital sources with affordable facilities needs to be improved so that the community can develop business and increase income.

Infrastructure

  • Transportation access and public facilities such as places of worship and cooperatives are getting better and easily accessible.
  • The labor force utilization program is needed to reduce unemployment, especially for women, by creating employment opportunities that are in accordance with market needs and improving their skills.

Safety and Comfort

  • The environment becomes safer and more comfortable with better infrastructure arrangement.
  • Capital access needs to be improved so that the community can develop business and increase income.

Conclusion

The development of KNI has a significant positive impact on the fishing community, with no significant negative impacts found. The increase in the socio-economic status of the community can be seen in various aspects, including economic improvement, education, health, sanitation, infrastructure, and safety and comfort. However, several aspects need more attention to maximize positive impacts and overcome potential problems, including skills improvement, economic development, labor force utilization, right assistance target, and capital access.

Recommendations

Based on the findings of this research, the following recommendations are made:

  • Organized training and education programs should be provided to improve the skills of fishermen and the community.
  • The expansion and diversification of fishermen's economic activities should be carried out better, for example by increasing the volume of activities and developing partnership patterns.
  • The labor force utilization program should be implemented to reduce unemployment, especially for women, by creating employment opportunities that are in accordance with market needs and improving their skills.
  • Assistance provided to the community should be adjusted to the natural and environmental conditions, with strict monitoring to ensure its effectiveness.
  • Access to capital sources with affordable facilities should be improved so that the community can develop business and increase income.

Limitations

This research has several limitations, including:

  • The research was conducted in a single case study, which may not be representative of other fishing communities in Indonesia.
  • The data collection methods used were limited to surveys, interviews, and observations, which may not provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of KNI development on the fishing community.

Future Research Directions

Future research should focus on:

  • Conducting a larger-scale study to examine the impact of KNI development on other fishing communities in Indonesia.
  • Using a mixed-methods approach to collect data, including surveys, interviews, observations, and document analysis.
  • Examining the impact of KNI development on other aspects of the community, such as social capital and community cohesion.

References

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Appendices

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By paying attention to some of the important points above, KNI can be a model for the development of other fishing villages in Indonesia. This shows that housing development not only builds physical, but also builds the quality of life of the community and encourages their socio-economic progress.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Impact of Housing Development on the Socio-Economic Level of Fishermen Community

Q: What is the main objective of the Indah Fishermen Village Housing (KNI) project?

A: The main objective of the KNI project is to improve the socio-economic status of the fishing community in Medan Labuhan District, Medan City, by providing them with better living conditions, access to education, health services, and economic opportunities.

Q: What were the socio-economic conditions of the fishing community before the KNI project was implemented?

A: Before the KNI project was implemented, the socio-economic conditions of the fishing community were at a medium level, with an average score of 48.7%. The community faced various challenges, including limited access to education, health services, and economic opportunities.

Q: What were the positive impacts of the KNI project on the fishing community?

A: The KNI project had a significant positive impact on the fishing community, with improvements in various aspects, including:

  • Economic improvement: Increased fishermen's income, expansion and diversification of economic activities, and access to capital sources.
  • Education: Access to education increased with educational facilities that are closer and easily accessible.
  • Health: Health services at Puskesmas, BKIA, and Posyandu are getting better and easily accessible.
  • Sanitation: Sanitation facilities such as MCK and clean water systems are available and better than before.
  • Infrastructure: Transportation access and public facilities such as places of worship and cooperatives are getting better and easily accessible.
  • Safety and comfort: The environment becomes safer and more comfortable with better infrastructure arrangement.

Q: What were the challenges faced by the fishing community during the implementation of the KNI project?

A: The fishing community faced several challenges during the implementation of the KNI project, including:

  • Limited access to capital sources with affordable facilities.
  • Unemployment, especially for women.
  • Limited skills and education among fishermen and the community.
  • Limited access to health services and sanitation facilities.

Q: What are the recommendations for future development of fishing villages in Indonesia?

A: Based on the findings of this research, the following recommendations are made:

  • Organized training and education programs should be provided to improve the skills of fishermen and the community.
  • The expansion and diversification of fishermen's economic activities should be carried out better, for example by increasing the volume of activities and developing partnership patterns.
  • The labor force utilization program should be implemented to reduce unemployment, especially for women, by creating employment opportunities that are in accordance with market needs and improving their skills.
  • Assistance provided to the community should be adjusted to the natural and environmental conditions, with strict monitoring to ensure its effectiveness.
  • Access to capital sources with affordable facilities should be improved so that the community can develop business and increase income.

Q: What are the limitations of this research?

A: This research has several limitations, including:

  • The research was conducted in a single case study, which may not be representative of other fishing communities in Indonesia.
  • The data collection methods used were limited to surveys, interviews, and observations, which may not provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of KNI development on the fishing community.

Q: What are the future research directions?

A: Future research should focus on:

  • Conducting a larger-scale study to examine the impact of KNI development on other fishing communities in Indonesia.
  • Using a mixed-methods approach to collect data, including surveys, interviews, observations, and document analysis.
  • Examining the impact of KNI development on other aspects of the community, such as social capital and community cohesion.

Q: What are the implications of this research for policymakers and practitioners?

A: The findings of this research have implications for policymakers and practitioners, including:

  • The need to provide support for the development of fishing villages in Indonesia, including access to capital sources, education, and health services.
  • The importance of involving the community in the planning and implementation of development projects.
  • The need to monitor and evaluate the impact of development projects on the community.

By understanding the impact of housing development on the socio-economic level of fishermen community, policymakers and practitioners can develop more effective strategies for improving the quality of life of fishing communities in Indonesia.