DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETITIVENESS AND PROMOTION OF WATER HYACINTH (EICHHORNIA CRASSIPES) CRAFT PRODUCTS AS EMPOWERMENT FOR MICRO ENTERPRISE
Abstract
Binus University, with its mission of "empowering society," successfully implemented an MSME empowerment program focusing on businesses utilizing water hyacinth as a raw material. This program, led by two faculty members from Binus Business School, operated from April to September 2023 and had a profound impact on Ratu Eceng, owned by Mrs. Eiko Darmayanti.The program's digital marketing content training played a pivotal role in transforming Ratu Eceng's business. Equipped with newfound social media skills, she created compelling promotional content, increasing brand visibility and engaging with customers online. Binus University's contribution extended further with the procurement of live marketing studio equipment. This allowed Ratu Eceng to create captivating live streaming content, fostering direct customer interactions and presenting her products in a more personal manner. In summary, Binus University's MSME empowerment program focused on water hyacinth-based businesses has yielded remarkable results for Ratu Eceng. These outcomes encompass improved digital marketing capabilities, enhanced product design, and successful international expansion. This initiative exemplifies how higher education institutions can empower communities by enhancing skills and creating opportunities for MSMEs. Future program recommendations include fostering greater collaboration among MSMEs, maintaining a sustainable international expansion focus, and enhancing impact measurement for continued success in community empowerment initiatives.
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