FIB Unpad Engages in Nagarawangi Coffee Management to Support Community Welfare and SDGs

The Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) at Universitas Padjadjaran has taken an active role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through direct involvement in community-based initiatives. One of its current flagship programs is the Lecturer Community Service Program (PKM Dosen) titled:

“Pengembangan Sentra Kopi di Desa Nagarawangi Rancakalong Kabupaten Sumedang: Peningkatan Literasi, Diversifikasi Produk, Kesadaran Jenama, dan Dokumentasi Budaya,”
led by Dr. Rasus Budhyono, M.Hum.

This initiative emphasizes FIB Unpad’s commitment to contributing not only to academic excellence but also to the economic empowerment and social welfare of local communities. By collaborating with coffee farmers and local stakeholders, the faculty provides insights and practical strategies that align with national and global agendas for sustainable development.

As part of this program, FIB Unpad seeks to strengthen the position of Nagarawangi coffee in the market by focusing on digitalization and product innovation. One tangible outcome of this collaboration is the creation of pakopian.com, a digital platform dedicated to promoting and marketing Nagarawangi coffee. The website is accessible in four languages—Indonesian, English, Russian, and Japanese— making it possible for local coffee products to reach wider global markets.

In line with the SDG framework, the involvement of FIB Unpad addresses several key aspects of policy and practice:

• Identifying local challenges faced by coffee farmers in terms of production and distribution.
• Developing strategies for sustainable economic growth.
• Modeling future scenarios, with or without external interventions, to assess long-term outcomes.
• Monitoring and reporting on community interventions.
• Enabling adaptive management that allows continuous improvement in line with community needs and market dynamics.

Local farmer Sulaiman, who has been working in the coffee sector for nearly 20 years, expressed his optimism about the program. “We have cultivated coffee here for generations, but often faced difficulties in marketing and gaining recognition,” he shared. “With the support from FIB Unpad, especially through digitalization, we finally see a chance for Nagarawangi coffee to reach wider markets. This gives us hope for better income and a more secure future for our families.”

A representative of the FIB Unpad team also underlined the importance of such collaboration. “Universities must not stand apart from society. By engaging with communities such as Nagarawangi, we create meaningful impact that supports both local livelihoods and global goals. Digital innovation is our main step to ensure that products like Nagarawangi coffee are not only sustainable but also competitive in today’s global market.”

This initiative reflects FIB Unpad’s broader mission of linking research, education, and community service to the advancement of the SDGs, particularly in promoting inclusive economic growth, reducing inequalities, and fostering sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Red. Hilman Fauzia Khoeruman