Tata Kelola Rantai Nilai Kopi Arabika Gayo di Kabupaten Aceh Tengah Provinsi Aceh

The governance of coffee trade is influenced by disparities in market power and the interdependence among actors within the value chain. In Central Aceh District, dominant actors in the value chain exert significant influence over governance structures, shaping price determination, quality standards, and trading practices. This study aims to analyze the type of governance of the Gayo arabica coffee value chain in Central Aceh District. The research was conducted in two sub-districts, Pegasing and Silih Nara. The method used was a survey of 83 main actors in the Gayo arabica coffee value chain, namely farmers, intermediary traders, cooperatives, exporters, and roasters. The data were analyzed using the Gereffi value chain governance approach. The results showed that cooperatives, exporters, and roasters are the most dominant actors (key actors) in the Arabica coffee value chain in Central Aceh District. Most of Gayo Arabica coffee is exported as green beans by cooperatives and exporting companies, while a smaller portion is distributed to coffee roasters for processing into roasted and ground coffee. The governance type of Gayo arabica coffee value chain in Central Aceh District is categorized as modular governance, characterized by high complexity in the transaction process, high codification of information, and high capability to supply. Upgrading value chain governance and sustainability requires support and collaboration from all actors involved.