Development Strategy for Disadvantaged Regions Based on Leading Sectors in the Eastern Aceh Region

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the development strategy of disadvantaged areas based on leading sectors in the Eastern Aceh Region.    Theoretical framework: The priority of the development strategy for underdeveloped areas is the empowerment of the agricultural agribusiness system.   Design/Methodology/Approach:  The analysis method used is Klassen, LQ, Shift Share, and SWOT Typology analysis. Based on the results of the Klassen typology analysis using data from 2010-2017, it was obtained that the regencies/cities that are included in the category of underdeveloped areas in the Eastern Aceh Region are East Aceh Regency and Aceh Tamiang Regency.    Findings: The results of the LQ analysis, the base sector in East Aceh Regency is the mining and quarrying sector. Based on shift share analysis, sectors that have a competitive advantage are large trade and retail, car and motorcycle repairs. Furthermore, based on the SWOT analysis, the priority of the development strategy for disadvantaged areas is to socialize and promote regional potential to outside parties (investors). Meanwhile, in Aceh Tamiang Regency, based on LQ analysis, which is the base sector, namely mining and quarrying.    Research, Practical and Social implication: The shift share analysis, the sector that has a competitive advantage is construction. Furthermore, based on the SWOT analysis, the development strategy for underdeveloped areas is the empowerment of the agricultural agribusiness system. This strategy leads to increasing the ability and independence of agricultural and institutional human resources (HR) to be able to make optimal use of agricultural resources through the use of appropriate technology to increase productivity, income and welfare of farmers, planters and fishermen. This research to support of development strategies should be directed at policies that have an optimal impact on economic growth, increase people's income, reduce poverty and create jobs so as to reduce the unemployment rate and improve the quality of human resources.   Originality/Value: The originality of research in the form of poverty analysis with the Klassen Typology Analysis model, Location Quotient (LQ) Analysis, SWOT Analysis and Shift Share Analysis which were not carried out by previous research.