Grand Design of an Innovation-Driven Policy Framework for the Development of Freshwater Aquaculture Groups: A Case Study of Pekanbaru City
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Urban aquaculture development faces significant challenges in achieving sustainable food security and promoting economic empowerment, particularly in medium-sized cities such as Pekanbaru. This study examines the formulation of an innovative policy grand design for developing freshwater fish farming groups in Pekanbaru City through a comprehensive policy innovation framework. Using a qualitative approach with policy analysis methods, the research investigates how innovation theory can be integrated into a strategic policy design to transform the aquaculture sector. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, focus group discussions with fish farming groups, and analysis of policy documents. The study reveals that current aquaculture policies in Pekanbaru lack systematic integration and a long-term strategic vision. The proposed innovative policy grand design incorporates four key dimensions: institutional strengthening through collaborative governance, adoption of technology, including IoT-based monitoring systems, sustainable financing mechanisms, and optimization of market linkages. The framework emphasizes participatory policy design involving multi-stakeholder engagement and adaptive management approaches. The findings indicate that successful implementation requires policy innovation laboratories, regulatory sandboxes for aquaculture experimentation, and integrated urban planning that accommodates aquaculture activities. This study contributes to public administration theory by demonstrating how innovation frameworks can enhance the effectiveness of grand policy design in urban aquaculture development. The proposed model offers practical implications for policymakers in designing comprehensive, innovation-driven policies for urban food security and sustainable economic development.
Keywords: grand policy design, policy innovation, urban aquaculture, freshwater fish farming, Pekanbaru, sustainable development.
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