PREFACE

All praise and gratitude I offer to Allah SWT, the Almighty, for His abundant mercy, blessings, and guidance that have accompanied every step of the author in preparing this thesis. This thesis, entitled “Strategy for Developing Nile Tilapia Aquaculture Based on the Green Economy in Minapolitan Areas,” is prepared as part of the final requirements to obtain the degree of Master of Agriculture in the Agribusiness Postgraduate Program at Siliwangi University.

The preparation of this thesis would not have been possible without the support, guidance, and input from many parties. Therefore, I extend my deepest thanks and appreciation to Dr. H. D. Yadi Heryadi, Ir., M.Sc., as the Principal Supervisor, who with great patience has provided guidance, direction, and valuable suggestions at every stage of this thesis preparation. His insights and constructive criticism were very helpful in developing the ideas and formulating the research methodology.

Thank you are also conveyed to Dr. Riantin Hikmah Widi, Ir., M.Si., as a Supervising Member, for her valuable intellectual contributions to strengthening the theoretical framework and the development of this research. Gratitude is also extended to Dr. Hj. Rina Nuryati, Ir., M.P., Dr. Hendar Nuryaman, SP., MP., and Dr. Zulfikar Noormansyah, S.P., M.P., as examiners, who have provided highly constructive criticism, suggestions, and evaluations for the improvement of this thesis. Thanks are also due to Dr. Riantin Hikmah Widi, Ir., M.Si., as Head of the Agribusiness Department, Graduate Program, Universitas Siliwangi, for her support and guidance that greatly assisted the smooth progress of this research.

In addition, the author expresses gratitude to Dr. Jajang Badruzaman, S.E., M.Si., Ak., CA., Director of the Postgraduate Program at Universitas Siliwangi, for the motivation provided so that this research could proceed well. The author also extends deep thanks to the family, especially the parents who always provided love, support, and prayers. To my beloved wife, Susan Anggraeni, and my children, Nayla Natasyifa and Kamila Khoerunnisa, who were a source of encouragement in completing this thesis. Not forgetting thanks to friends in the Agribusiness Master’s Class of 2023 who always gave moral support and encouragement. Thanks are also due to the fish farmers, government agencies, and other parties in Bungursari District, Tasikmalaya City, who provided information and participated in this research. May this thesis make a meaningful contribution to the development of knowledge, particularly in the field of sustainable tilapia aquaculture. The author realizes that this thesis is far from perfect, and therefore constructive criticism and suggestions are greatly welcomed for future improvement. Finally, thanks to all parties who have provided support, both directly and indirectly, so that this thesis could be completed.

Tasikmalaya, October 2025

The Author