Analysis of Community Participation Level in Aquaculture in Situraja District, Sumedang Regency

This research aims to analyze the level of community participation in aquaculture in the Situraja District, Sumedang Regency. The method use in this study is a descriptive with a quantitative approach. The data for this study consists of two types: Primary data and secondary data. Primary data were obtained through written questions using a questionnaire distributed to 50 respondents. The research findings regarding the level of community participation in aquaculture in the Situraja District, Sumedang Regency, indicate an average community participation index of 0.55, which is still considered low. The community participation is at the Informing stage, where information is conveyed to the community. At this level, participation is considered Tokenism. In this stage, the community is merely included for formalities, allowing them to hear and have the right to voice their opinions, but they are not yet actively involved in decision-making.