Competitiveness Analysis of Districts and Cities in Gorontalo Province

Abstract

Regional competitiveness cannot be separated from innovations developed by a region. The existence of innovation can increase competitiveness whose purpose is the development and welfare of its people. The ability of the Region to increase competitiveness depends on the ability of the Region to find and determine the driving factors of competitiveness and tap economic policies that focus on transforming accelerated economic growth of the region. The purpose of this study is to analyze the competitiveness of the innovation ecosystem of districts and cities in Gorontalo Province. The research method used in this study is a descriptive analysis that can provide an overview and geographical distribution of Gorontalo Province which is then calculated quantitatively. The indicators covered in the innovation ecosystem under study are then tabulated using a standardized score measure which is a statistical method of the Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI). The results showed that of the six districts and cities in Gorontalo Province studied, three of them had a competitiveness score above average, namely Gorontalo City, Boalemo Regency, and Bone Bolango Regency.