Community-based business ecosystem of coffee with the One Village One CEO Program at Cikajang Garut

Abstract

Sustainable forest management in upstream rivers contributes to ecological balance, disaster mitigation, and economic opportunity for nearby populations. Amid this dynamic, the Cikajang coffee community plays an essential role in sustainable management through community forests. The objective of this study is to evaluate the function of the Cikajang coffee community in sustainable agricultural enterprises. Surveys and FGD sources have revealed that the Cikajang Coffee Community was founded in response to a demand for coffee cultivation education, marketing strategy, and financing. This community grows coffee in forest locations, using forest village community organizations. Community assemblies to interact and share experiences become valuable social capital in the preservation of the environment. Coffee commodities have become an economic pillar for society as a result of academic support in cultivation and marketing, particularly under the “One Village One CEO” program. These findings demonstrate the importance of community empowerment in balancing economic needs and environmental sustainability.