Women's Empowerment Through Creative Economy Efforts of Smoked Fish (Katapai) Product Management (Study in Malalanda Village, Kulisusu District, North Buton Regency)

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This study aims to find out how the process of women's empowerment through creative economy efforts in the management of smoked fish products (katapai) in Malalandda Village, Kulisusu District, North Buton Regency and to find out the factors that encourage and hinder Creative Economy Businesses in Malalanda Village, Kulisusu District, North Buton Regency. The approach in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach. The informants in this study were determined using the purposive sampling method. The data sources in this study are primary data and secondary data. The data collection techniques in this study are observation, interviews, and documentation. The data obtained was then analyzed qualitatively in an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. In this study, there were four informants who carried out the smoked fish (katapai) business. The results of the study show that women's empowerment through the smoked fish business includes skill building, economic independence, and active participation in community social activities. However, there are still obstacles such as limited market access, business capital, and processing technology. Therefore, support from the government and related institutions is needed in the form of training, capital assistance, and product promotion to encourage the sustainability and development of this business. This research emphasizes that creative economy businesses based on local potential can be a strategic means in empowering women and improving the welfare of rural communities