Pelatihan Pengelolaan Hasil Kelapa Untuk Peningkatan Nilai Tambah Ekonomi Masyarakat Di Desa Palam

Training On Coconut Product Processing To Enhance Economic Value-Add For The Community In Palam Village

Abstract

Coconut represents a vital local resource with significant potential to bolster the community economy of Palam Village, North Tinangkung District, Banggai Kepulauan Regency. However, coconut utilization remains predominantly limited to raw material transactions, leaving economic value generation suboptimal. This community development initiative aimed to optimize coconut utilization through product diversification, and economic value enhancement. The program employed a participatory methodology comprising field observation, coordination, socialization, technical demonstrations, hands-on training, and hands-on mentoring. The baseline observation evaluated coconut yield potential, current processing practices, and critical bottlenecks in processing technology and market access. Strategic coordination was conducted with village authorities and community representatives to align technical interventions with actual local needs. The findings demonstrate that Palam Village possesses high viability for integrated coconut downstreaming, encompassing endosperm derivatives (Virgin Coconut Oil/VCO, cooking oil, coconut milk, and processed food products) as well as biomass by-product valorization (charcoal, briquettes, growing media, and handicrafts). The strategic integration of product diversification, appropriate processing technologies, community skill development, and agribusiness strengthening establishes a viable pathway toward productive, self-reliant, and sustainable rural economic development in Palam Village.