摘要：Indonesia is one of the countries having the longest coastlines in the world. However, the productivity in fishing industry less contributes to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Besides, fishermen along the coastlines in Indonesia have a relatively very low standard of living. This study aimed to determine the role of network governance in the value chain of traditional fisheries industry on the coastal region of Cilacap, Central Java.This research was an exploratory study with the objective of exploring the concept of network governance in the traditional fisheries along the offshore Nusa Kambangan coast, Cilacap, Central Java. The sampling method used in this study was non-probability sampling with purposive sampling technique. The data collection techniques were observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation.The results of this study were expected to be able to get the actual value chain of wild fisheries off the coast of Nusa Kambangan, so that they can provide suggestions on the network governance model in the value chain of the traditional fisheries industry.
