IMPLEMENTATION OF FEMALE LABORERS EMPOWERMENT MODEL ON ARABICA COFFEE PROCESSING INDUSTRY, IN BANGLI REGENCY, BALI PROVINCE

Abstract

The Model Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) selection of the female laborers' empowerment strategy at UPH which refers to the results of the SWOT analysis shows that strengthening the competence of women laborers' is the main priority of empowerment as a solution to gap performance of female laborers' in the arabica coffee processing industry in Bali. Based on the model, the purpose of this research is to increase the capability of female laborers. The search for female laborers' empowerment needs using the method of appreciative inquiry, through (a) rapid research involving multidisciplinary teams; (b) in-depth interviews and direct observation; (c) Interactive Management sessions; (d) peer review. The main results of the implementation of strategies for strengthening female laborers capability in UPH Kintamani Indonesia are (a) achievement of capability outcome in technical and production management and processing, as well as in UPH institution management; (b) documents of infrastructure development needs in the UPH and roadmap of UPH development documents, SOPs (machine utilization and added value enhancements), and regulations on strategic partnership arrangements. Empowerment of female laborers in UPH Kintamani Indonesia needs to be continuously evaluated and the results are followed up to produce premium-quality Arabica coffee production processed in accordance with IG certification, supported by distinctive product design innovations to support business independence and partnership contract sustainability.

Key word : Female Laborers, Empowerment, Arabica Coffee, Arabica Coffee