The effectiveness and the fishermen's perception on the grant aid program in Kapuas District, Central Kalimantan Province, Indonesia

Abstract

The present study provides valuable information on the effectiveness evaluation of the grant aid program in fiscal year 2019 and the actual perceptions of fishermen in Kapuas District, Central Kalimantan Province. A total of 82 fishing boats < 3 GT, 517 fishing gears, 82 boat engines and 294 other auxiliaries were handed over to the nine selected fishermen groups at nine fishing villages. CIPP model evaluation was used for evaluating the program effectiveness (total 45 respondents), while the perceptions of both recipient and non-recipient fishermen were analyzed using the Likert answering system (total 60 respondents). The results showed that the grant aid program has been effectively implemented with the value of 62.48 (51 < X < 63). The catch production increased 20-81%, the value of catch production rise 28-68%, facilities maintenance was well-done and regular meeting was 3-4 times a month. Both recipient and non-recipient fishermen conveniently accepted and positively responded to this aid program. Any weaknesses of the program could be a substantive basis of consideration for future program improvements.