Increasing Fishermen's Productivity by Optimizing Role of Government

This research aims to analyze the optimization of the government's role in increasing fishermen's productivity through policies and programs implemented by the government. Because fishermen's productivity is a key factor in economic growth fisheries sector which will increase fishermen's income and realize fishermen's welfare. The research results show, involvement of government's in providing regulatory support, facilities, modernization, dynamic activities and stabilization processes as well as policies that support fishermen that can increase their productivity and welfare. By optimizing the role of government, it is hoped that a more sustainable fisheries sector will be created, fishermen's welfare will increase, and a greater contribution to the national economy.