This case study of blue economy in Indonesia undertakes an assessment of policy, legislation and investment in the context of the blue economy development framework and examines the implications for small-scale fisheries in Indonesia. It reviews the status of blue economy projects, in this context, explores their impact on SSF and makes recommendations to protect space for sustainable and equitable SSF policy and practice (including gender equality). The case study finds that Indonesia’s smallscale fisheries sub-sector is facing numerous challenges, particularly after BAPPENAS (Ministry of National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia) published a roadmap for the blue economy. The case study investigates the impacts of blue economy development projects on the economic well-being of small-scale fisheries in Indonesia. The research methodology includes
literature reviews and desk-based research, field visits to communities, and in-depth interviews with main actors such as small-scale fishers.
The case study shows that while the blue economy initiatives aim to promote sustainable development of coastal communities, they overlook the contribution of SSF. The implementation of the blue economy programme through the quota system (Perikanan Terukur), shrimp estate, and premium tourism clearly illustrates the tensions between development objectives and the human rights and livelihoods of SSF and coastal communities. The research underscores the need for inclusive policy frameworks that protect the human rights of SSF, while ensuring their equitable participation in the
broader context beyond the blue economy project.
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