Cooperatives Profile

Indigenous cooperatives are a backbone of KOBUMI to strengthen indigenous livelihoods by connecting community-grown products to global markets. These are the profiles of the cooperatives

Fgan Fen Sisi Cooperative

South Sorong, Southwest Papua

Fgan Fen Sisi Cooperative is a caring coastal community organization committed to uplifting local fishers. By working hand in hand to support sustainable fisheries, we share knowledge and prosperity. True to its meaning—”walking together”—the cooperative embraces the power of collaboration and mutual care for our resources.

Located in South Sorong Regency, Southwest Papua, the cooperative supports Konda and Wamargege Villages by facilitating the harvesting, processing, and marketing of fisheries products, while preserving local knowledge and cultural values.

Business Areas & Commodity

The cooperative operates in the fisheries and seafood processing sectors. Its products include:

  • Frozen Banana Prawn
  • Frozen Tiger Prawn
  • Shrimp Stock Powder
  • Shrimp Paste


All raw materials are sourced directly from local fishers in Konda and Wamargege Villages using responsible, sustainable fishing practices.

 

  • Banana frozen shrimp
  • Homemade shrimp broth
  • Shrimp paste

Cooperative Details

Established: 5 September 2022 
Location: Konda Village, Sorong Regency, Southwest Papua 
Legal Status: Registered AHU 0004734.AH.01.29. Year 2022; latest amendment: AHU-0002293.AH.01.39.Year 2026 
Commodities: Banana prawn and tiger prawn

Keik Boson Komwaris Cooperative

Sorong Regency, Southwest Papua

Keik Boson Kamwaris Cooperative (KBK) is an aggregator cooperative established to empower the Indigenous Moi community by developing value-added local food products. The cooperative collects, processes, packages, and markets products from Sorong and surrounding areas, including through its gallery and airport lounge, which serves as a centralized marketing hub for local products.

Business Areas & Products

Business Areas:

  • Aggregation, processing, and packaging of local food products.
  • Marketing of products from Indigenous community-based MSMEs.
  • Community economic empowerment through locally sourced commodities.

 

Products:

Cookies Illobok, Maybrat Roasted Peanuts, Mibi Taro Chips, Saipo Shrimp Stock Powder, Mare Red Beans, Maybrat Peanuts

Cooperative Details

Established: 15 August 2022
Location: Sorong City, Southwest Papua
Legal Status: Registered AHU-0004323.AH.01.29 Year 2022; latest amendment: AHU-0000846.AH.01.39.Year 2026
Commodities: Red beans, peanuts, taro, and banana shrimp sourced from Maybrat, Sorong, South Sorong, Raja Ampat, and Waimon Village.

Tomang Negeri Lengguru Cooperative

Kaimana Regency, West Papua
Tomang Negeri Lengguru Cooperative (TNL) was established to collect and market products from Indigenous communities in Kaimana Regency. The name Tomang Negeri Lengguru derives from the traditional woven bag women use to carry harvests, symbolising the cooperative’s role in strengthening livelihoods and promoting the economic independence of Indigenous communities.

Business Areas & Commodity

The cooperative trades agricultural commodities and processes locally sourced foods. Main products include:

  • Long Nutmeg
  • Mace
  • Copra

 

All raw materials are sourced from local communities that continue to practice traditional and sustainable farming methods, ensuring that both cultural heritage and community well-being are upheld.

Cooperative Details

Established: 30 April 2021
Location: Kaimana Regency, West Papua
Legal Status: Registered AHU-00018.AH.02.03.Year 2021
Commodities: Long nutmeg, mace, and copra.

Yora Mekhande Cooperative

Abepura, Jayapura, Papua
Yora Mekhande Jaya Cooperative is a producer cooperative based in Jayapura City, Papua, and established by local communities. The cooperative aims to strengthen the economic independence of Indigenous Papuan communities through the fair and sustainable management of natural resources. Serving as a bridge between farmers and the market, the cooperative develops locally produced commodities, expands market access, promotes transparent pricing, and increases product value to improve the livelihoods of farmers and Indigenous communities.

Business Areas & Commodity

The cooperative is engaged in the trading of agricultural products and the processing of locally sourced commodities. Its main products include:

  • Copra
  • Cocoa Beans


All raw materials are sourced from local farmers and communities in Sarmi, Jayapura, Biak, Nabire, and Merauke Regencies.

Cooperative Details

Established: 27 December 2022
Location: Jayapura City, Papua
Legal Status: Registered AHU-0006914.AH.01.29 Year 2022; latest amendment: AHU-0001817.AH.01.39 Year 2026
Commodities: Copra and cocoa beans

Anugrah Alam Maluku Cooperative

Banda Islands, Maluku
Anugerah Alam Maluku (ANAM) Cooperative is dedicated to developing the nutmeg potential of the Banda Islands while empowering local farming communities. Through product diversification, the cooperative transforms previously underutilised nutmeg flesh into a range of value-added products, increasing the economic value of nutmeg and contributing to the well-being of local communities.

Business Areas & Products

The cooperative engages in the trading of agricultural products and in nutmeg-based processing. Its products include:

  • Round Nutmeg
  • Mace
  • Nutmeg Jam 
  • Spice Powder 
  • Nutmeg Wine 

Cooperative Details

Established: 21 September 2021
Location: Banda Islands, Maluku
Legal Status: Registered AHU-0012300.AH.01.26. Year 2021
Commodities: Nutmeg

Rakyat Lestari Maluku Cooperative

East Seram, Maluku
Rakyat Lestari Maluku (KORA Maluku) Cooperative is a community-based organisation focused on strengthening local economies in the Maluku Islands by managing and marketing local commodities. The cooperative supports fair and sustainable trade to promote economic independence and improve community well-being.

Business Areas & Commodity

The cooperative is proud to trade local plantation commodities, with main products including:

  • Round Nutmeg
  • Mace

Cooperative Details

Established: 14 December 2022 
Location: East Seram Regency, Maluku 
Legal Status: Registered AHU-0006756.AH.01.29.Year 2022; latest amendment: AHU-0001473.AH.01.39.Year 2026 
Commodities: Nutmeg, mace 

Saloi Rempah Binaiya Cooperative

Tehoru, Maluku

Saloi Rempah Binaiya Cooperative is a community-based cooperative dedicated to strengthening the economic independence of local communities in Central Maluku, particularly in the Tehoru and Telutih areas along the southern coast of Seram Island. The cooperative collects and markets locally produced commodities while promoting fairness, local wisdom, and sustainable practices to improve community livelihoods.

Business Areas & Commodity

The cooperative is proud to trade local plantation commodities, with main products including:

  • Round Nutmeg
  • Mace
  • Cloves
  • Cocoa Beans
  • Copra

Cooperative Details

Established: 1 July 2023
Location: Central Maluku, Maluku
Legal Status: Registered AHU.0002685.AH.01.29 Year 2023
Commodities: Nutmeg, mace, cloves, cocoa beans, copra

Banda Naira Mandiri Cooperative

Banda Islands, Maluku
Banda Neira Mandiri Cooperative was established to develop the Banda Islands’ leading commodities while serving as an off-taker for local farmers and communities. The cooperative strengthens local supply chains, increases the value of agricultural commodities, and supports community livelihoods through more integrated marketing, market access, and an emphasis on sustainable farming and business practices.

Banda Naira Mandiri Products

The cooperative is proud to trade local plantation commodities, with main products including:

  • Round Nutmeg
  • Mace

Cooperative Details

Established: 7 July 2023
Location: Banda Islands, Maluku
Legal Status: Registered AHU-0002687.AH.01.29. Year 2023; latest amendment: AHU-0001475.AH.01.39.Year 2026
Commodities: Nutmeg, mace

Egek Malaumkarta Raya Cooperative

Sorong Regency, Southwest Papua

Egek Malaumkarta Raya Cooperative was initiated by Indigenous communities from Malaumkarta, Suatolo, Suatut, Mibi, and Malagufuk Villages to strengthen customary institutions, conserve the environment, and promote sustainable economic opportunities. Guided by Moi Indigenous wisdom, the cooperative manages natural resources responsibly to ensure their sustainability for future generations.

Business Area & Products

The cooperative is active in fisheries, community tourism, and creative industries. Its products and services include:

  • Fisheries Products
  • Local Handicrafts and Culinary Products
  • Community-Based Tourism Services

Cooperative Details

Established: 19 January 2023
Location: Sorong Regency, Southwest Papua
Legal Status: Registered AHU-0000301.AH.01.29. Year 2023
Commodities: Fisheries products, local handicrafts, culinary products, and community-based tourism services

Roga Meyatau Mandiri Cooperative

South Manokwari Regency, West Papua
Roga Meyatau Mandiri Cooperative is a marketing cooperative based in South Manokwari Regency, West Papua. The cooperative serves as a marketing hub for locally produced agricultural commodities, helping farmers reach wider markets while increasing the competitiveness and value of their products. By strengthening market access and fostering collaboration among producers, the cooperative contributes to sustainable economic growth and improves community livelihoods.

Business Areas & Commodity

The cooperative trades agroforestry commodities, with main products including:

  • Oval Nutmeg
  • Mace
  • Cocoa Beans

Cooperative Details

Established: 22 August 2023
Location: South Manokwari Regency, West Papua, Indonesia
Legal Status: Registered AHU-0003504.AH.01.29 Year 2023; latest amendment: AHU-0002379.AH.01.39 Year 2026 
Commodities: nutmeg, mace, and cocoa beans

Desa Merah Putih PAM Cooperative

Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua
Desa Merah Putih Kampung PAM Cooperative was established to strengthen the local community’s economic institutions through the collective management of copra. Originating from an initiative to improve copra prices and strengthen farmers’ bargaining position, the cooperative has grown into a platform that brings farmers together, expands access to government support programs, and promotes community well-being. In addition to developing copra-based enterprises, the cooperative also manages social initiatives for its members, including education support and emergency assistance funds, reflecting the spirit of mutual cooperation.

Business Area & Products

The cooperative is engaged in the trading of plantation commodities. Its main product is:

  • Copra

Cooperative Details

Established: 17 July 2025 
Location: Raja Ampat Regency, Southwest Papua
Legal Status: Registered AHU-0083846.AH.01.29 Year 2025
Commodities: Copra

Kairos Producer Cooperative

Biak Numfor, Papua
Kairos Producer Cooperative develops local natural resources in North Biak. It aims to increase the value of community commodities by collecting, processing, and marketing agricultural and fisheries products. By expanding market access and promoting sustainable resource management, the cooperative supports local livelihoods and fosters economic independence.

Business Areas & Commodity

The cooperative trades and processes agricultural and fisheries commodities. Its main products are:

  • Copra
  • Tuna
  • Sago Flour
  • Ice Blocks

Cooperative Details

Established: 2013 
Location: Biak Numfor Regency, Papua
Commodities: Copra, tuna, and sago

Saka Melate Sapalewa Cooperative

West Seram, Maluku
Saka Melate Sapalewa Cooperative was founded to improve community livelihoods by managing local agricultural commodities and non-timber forest products. To address limited market access and low product values, the cooperative connects farmers with buyers by collecting, managing, and marketing products through a fair and transparent system. By strengthening local value chains and promoting value-added products, the cooperative supports sustainable economic development and community well-being.

Business Area & Products

The cooperative trades agricultural commodities and non-timber forest products. Its main products are:

  • Candlenut
  • Damar Resin
  • Vanilla
  • Cocoa Beans

Cooperative Details

Established: 23 April 2025
Location: West Seram Regency, Maluku, Indonesia
Legal Status: Registered AHU-0002278.AH.01.29 Year 2025
Commodities: Candlenut, damar resin, vanilla, cocoa beans