Application of Soft System Methodology for Modelling Institutional Strengthening of Salt Farmers

Salt farmers (smallholders) are the main actors in production cycle of national salt supply chain. However, they still face various problems regarding technology, productivity, quality, market prices, product absorption by industry, access to capital, and incentives. Strengthening their institutional capacity requires collaboration support from government other along This study aims develop a model strengthening applying soft systems methodology. The was developed three forms, i.e., establishment farming corporation, formation cooperatives, revitalization farmer association. Various individual involved, assessed, then integrated into this model. suggested involves cooperatives and/or BUMDes (village-owned enterprises), groups, processing factories supported financial institutions with partnership programs.