Business Development Assistance Through Business Incubation Activities Provided By Peat And Mangrove Restoration Agency (Brgm Ri)

Abstract

This report examines the impact of business development through business incubation activities on the economic productivity of communities in peatland areas. Peatlands often face challenges in economic growth due to limited access to capital and different environmental conditions. Through the business incubation program facilitated by BRGM RI, the community groups (Pokmas: Kelompok Masyarakat) are empowered with training, mentoring, and access to resources used to support their business development in peatland areas. The data in this report include primary data and secondary data. The primary data were collected using the visible study method. A visible study is a study which refers to a type of research in which participants are aware that they are being observed or part of the study. The sources of the primary data are interviews and direct observation of conditions in the field. Meanwhile, the secondary data were obtained from previous research. The results of the direct observations show that the incubation program effectively and significantly increases knowledge and skills in business management, market access, and production capacity of Pokmas (the community groups). This increase contributes to increasing income, economic welfare, and productivity of farmers in peatland areas. Thus, the business incubation program is an effective strategy for regional economic development.