SORONG

(Arar Island)

Value chain : seaweed

Specific location

Arar Island.

Geographically

Kabupaten Sorong is located on the northwest tip of what is known as the ‘Bird’s Head’ of Tanah Papua. Sorong includes a coastal area and a mountainous region inland.

Livelihoods

Fishing, Oil and Gas.

Supporting facilities

Port, airport.

GEG intervention

Seaweed.

Year started

2018.

Government collaboration

Government is supportive. GEG continues to coordinate with and report to the local fisheries department.

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