Fisheries Sector Linkages in The National Economy: An Input-Output Approach

Abstract: Fisheries sector linkage in National Economy will determine the strategic roles of the sector for its development and National Economic recovery. In line with this, a study was conducted to determine backward and forward linkage of the sector using input output model approach. Secondary data were used, that are input output tables of the year 1990, 1995 and 2000. The results of the study showed that during the period of 1990 - 2000, the average linkage of these sector in National Economy are relatively weak with the index of linkage approximately of 0,46 - 1,10. Stronger backward linkage was observed in inland fisheries, while stronger forward linkage demonstrated on industrial fish processing and preservation. The linkage of primary fisheries group (sea and inland fisheries) to the secondary fisheries group (industrial fish processing) indicating the forward linkage such as fish supply as raw materials. However, the linkage is relatively weak.