Reporters:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chatree Homkhiew
Assist. Prof. Dr. Thanwit Naemsai
Assist. Prof. Dr. Thanakorn Damsud
Assist. Prof. Dr. Kosin Teeparuksapun
Evidence Date: January-December 2024
Related SDGs:
Related Indicators: 9.3
Details:
The project “Enhancing the Value of Krill-Based Trang Shrimp Paste through Production Standard Upgrading toward a Provincial Identity Product of Trang” is part of the research framework titled “Enhancing the Capacity of Local Enterprises Based on Local Resources to Develop a Grassroots and Circular Economy.” It is supported by the Program Management Unit for Area-Based Development (PMU-A) and implemented by Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya. This project reflects the university’s Outreach and Engagement approach in transferring academic knowledge and research outcomes to promote sustainable economic and social development at the grassroots level. The university has served as a knowledge intermediary linking scientific expertise with local entrepreneurs to enhance shrimp paste production processes, ensuring higher quality, standardization, and economic value.
The project has yielded tangible results, including increased income for local entrepreneurs and the expansion of employment opportunities for vulnerable and low-income families within the local value chain. This initiative has contributed to a 30% increase in local employment, demonstrating a measurable social impact in the community. Moreover, the project has fostered a mindset transformation among local producers, encouraging them to recognize the importance of quality, standards, and local identity. Through collaborative learning between the university and the community, the initiative has empowered entrepreneurs to develop products with the potential to obtain Halal and FDA certifications. This achievement represents a significant step toward elevating Trang’s shrimp paste as an innovation rooted in local resources and stands as a model of University Engagement for Local Impact, exemplifying how academic knowledge can drive sustainable regional development.
Figure 1. Commercial development of Trang shrimp paste (Kapi): (a) Selling Trang shrimp paste (Kapi) in the Koh Libong community; (b) Drying of shrimp in the processing process; (c) Finding shrimp in Trang Sea; (d) Trang shrimp paste (Kapi) from Trang developed from research.
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