Local Economic Development Strategies Research Articles

Durian Agribusiness Development Strategy in Boven Digoel Regency

The agricultural sector, which includes forestry, fisheries, animal husbandry, hunting, and farming services, is the main contributor to forming Boven Digoel Regency's GRDP. The largest commodity contributing to GRDP comes from the plantation crop subsector, not the horticulture subsector, such as durian, even though the subsector has considerable production potential. This is due to suboptimal post-harvest management and limited knowledge of durian cultivation technology among local farmers. Most farmers still use less efficient traditional methods, so the yield could be more optimal. This study aims to analyze internal and external factors and formulate local economic development strategies based on durian agribusiness. The data used included primary and secondary data, and the analysis was conducted using descriptive methods, IFE, EFE, IE Matrix, SWOT Analysis, and QSPM. The results showed that the durian agribusiness economy in Boven Digoel Regency based on the IE matrix is in quadrant I (growth and investment) with internal factors 3.13 and external factors 3.08. SWOT analysis resulted in three main strategies: market expansion, diversification of durian processed products, and restructuring the production system. Diversification of processed products, such as dodol and ice cream, proved to be the most effective strategy based on QSPM analysis, with a score of 6.32.

Ecoprint-Preneurship : Strategies for Local Economic Development and Sustainable Tourism Through Ecoprint Training

Ecoprint-Preneurship : Strategies for Local Economic Development and Sustainable Tourism Through Ecoprint Training

Research on the Transformation of Local Government Economic Development Strategy for New Quality Productivity

In the context of economic globalization and increasingly fierce competition in key core technologies, it is of great practical significance to explore the impact of new quality productivity on local government governance and traditional industries. Through the analysis of the new quality productivity and the economic development strategy of local governments, this paper further clarifies the prominent problems faced by local governments in the governance work, and draws the conclusion that the formation of new quality productivity is conducive to promoting the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries of local governments and enabling high-quality economic development. Therefore, the local government and colleges should innovate the training methods of talents, and cultivate compound, applied and innovative talents. Actively build a digital government and enhance the digital governance capacity of local governments; Support enterprises to carry out green production, promote the optimization and upgrading of industrial chain and supply chain, and help achieve carbon peak carbon neutrality; Strengthen regional cooperation and intensive use of various factors to make industrial cluster development; Build a modern industrial system commensurate with the new quality of productive forces.

Are intersectoral GDP contributions similar with nearby states? A semi-model-based spatial cluster analysis

ABSTRACT Intersectoral Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contributions reflect economic development in different industries. A good understanding of clusters of intersectoral GDP contributions among different subregions plays a vital role in making local policies and building economic development strategies. We propose a semi-model-based clustering method, i.e, a Markov random field constraint mixture of finite mixtures model to tackle this issue. Our proposed method has the advantage of 1) data-driven determination of the final number of clusters and 2) allowing for both locally spatially contiguous clusters and globally discontiguous clusters. Posterior inference is performed with an efficient Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithm. We demonstrate the performance of the proposed method using both simulation studies and a real-world example where intersectoral GDP contribution of year 2019 data, obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, is studied.

Local economic development strategy through hiking tourism: A case study of the selo trail on Mount Merbabu

Background: The existence of the Selo Hiking Trail tourist attraction also provides job opportunities for the local community to work in various business units. Method: Using Multiplier Effect analysis, this study shows that tourism activities along the Selo Trekking Trail significantly impact the livelihoods of the local community. Economically assessed through Multiplier Effect Analysis, the Keynesian Income Multiplier was found to be 0.6, with a Type I Income Multiplier Ratio of 3.3, and a Type II Income Multiplier Ratio of 3.5, highlighting the substantial economic benefits derived from tourism along the Selo Trekking Route. Result: The study indicates that the high leakage rates, particularly in transportation and logistics costs outside the tourist destination, encourage the development of new business units such as convenience stores or minimarkets, as well as gas stations to meet the needs of tourists. Conclusion: To enhance the broader economic impact of tourism, further research and development are needed, especially in the context of culture-based rural tourism or Community-Based Tourism initiatives. This approach aims to promote sustainable economic benefits while preserving cultural heritage and increasing community participation in tourism activities. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study uses Multiplier Effect Analysis to measure the economic impact of nature tourism and provides quantitative evidence of substantial economic benefits to local communities. The study also identifies new business development opportunities to reduce economic leakage, providing a framework for community-based sustainable tourism development.

Digital Communication and Preservation of Cultural Heritage in the Context of New Media: A Case Study of Anyang

Anyang is rich in diverse cultural heritage, including the famous Yin Ruins, oracle bone script, Shang Dynasty culture, and divination beliefs. These heritages are core carriers of cultural transmission and important academic research areas. This study analyzes the adaptability of Anyang's cultural heritage amidst modern social changes, focusing on its integration with local economic development strategies. By activating the tourism market and image industry, it promotes economic growth and cultural transmission. The study also explores the digitization of literature and new media tools in modernizing educational content. Through visual media, Anyang's cultural heritage overcomes geographical barriers, connecting with a global audience. Visual narratives present Anyang's history and cultural stories, offering new paths for global recognition. Films, micro-dramas, online media, and other visual art forms transform Anyang's cultural narratives into symbols easily understood worldwide. The study encourages more film and television creators to explore Henan and Anyang, discovering the value of historical and cultural resources and landscapes through high-quality works.

Local economic development strategies in a medium-sized city on the European periphery: a path to become an economic center of Eastern Central Europe importance

Large cities are becoming increasingly valuable in the spatial structure of globalized economies. Although these centers vary significantly regarding population, economic structure, and income conditions, they—compared to their surroundings—generally show a higher productivity level, a higher rate of employment, higher education, and higher innovation performance. However, this metropolization and concentration of the economy in large cities made the development of cities regarded as medium-sized on an international scale an issue of competitiveness in Europe, characterized by dense town networks, a small number of metropolises, and a significant weight of medium- and small-sized towns. However, one of the main preconditions for achieving success in this competition is to form a comprehensive and complex concept with a significant emphasis on economic development. Therefore, the aim of our study is to analyze the local economic development strategies for the last three decades, as elaborated in Debrecen. In the framework of our empirical analysis, we examined how different mainstream concepts appear in local development strategies and which development objectives are determined by the local strategies. Furthermore, we also aimed to identify possible changes in ideas about city roles by referring to the organization of economic space.

Evaluating the effectiveness of local economic development strategies within UMhlathuze Local Municipality

Local Economic Development strategies were formulated in response to the stipulations made by the national government of South Africa. The national mandate placed the responsibility on the local sphere of government to promote economic progression from a grassroots level and to contribute to developmental activities within the state. The National Framework LED has been created as a basis for the effective practice of LED in terms of implementation. This paper focused mainly on evaluating the effectiveness of Local Economic Development strategies in uMhlathuze Local Municipality within Empangeni town. This paper and its problem were developed by the researcher due to the growing unemployment rate in South Africa which mostly affects young people, more especially at the municipal level. The researcher was convinced to evaluate how the economic development strategies or initiatives addressing the issue of unemployment and assisting economic development within the uMhlathuze Local Municipality, intending to come up with mechanisms that may be put at hand to ensure the effectiveness of these strategies provided to address economic issues with the municipality. This paper employed qualitative methods to collect and analyze data. Qualitative data were collected from community members and staff of the municipality within the Department of Economic Development through the use of questionnaires. The analysis of qualitative data was done through thematic analysis. The findings of the research revealed that there is a communication breakdown between the community and the municipality to enable the community to use the opportunities for economic development. This paper recommends that the municipality needs to develop/advance communication methods to ensure that the community is informed and aware of the development opportunities that are provided by the community.

Rural tourism in South Africa: A local economic development strategy

This study aims to assess the potential of rural tourism as a strategy for local economic development in three rural villages in the Thulamela Local Municipality, which falls under the Vhembe District Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Rural tourism is considered a promising industry for rural development and a popular approach to local economic growth. Sustainable rural tourism is recognised as a crucial component of rural development and is particularly important in developing nations, such as South Africa, where substantial rural populations and limited economic activity exist. The study utilised a qualitative research approach, drawing on an exploratory design and interpretive paradigm. A purposive sampling technique was adopted to select participants. Focus group discussions were conducted with the participants, and content analysis was used to analyse the collected data. The study indicates that rural tourism could effectively promote local economic growth in the three rural villages by providing residents with employment opportunities, thereby reducing poverty rates in rural areas. However, challenges remain, including the lack of funding to support small tourism businesses and the need for human capital development in local communities. The study recommends a gradual approach to knowledge and skills development within local communities to support the business aspects of rural tourism development, as well as the provision of funding assistance.

ANALISIS STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN EKONOMI LOKAL MASYARAKAT PESISIR DI DESA LABUHAN BAJO

This research aims to analyze strategies for optimizing local economic development (PEL) in Labuhan Bajo village, Utan sub-district, Sumbawa district. The research sample was 30 respondents related to local economic development strategies. The data used in this research uses primary data and secondary data, where data is taken by observasing and distributing questionnaires directly with respondents or the best experts and obtaining a clear understanding from existing literature. The analysis technique uses the process hierarchy analysis (AHP) method with the help of the expert choice application. The results of this research show that the priority strategies for optimizing local economic development in Labuhan Bajo village include : 1) Human Resources, 2) The role of government and society, 3) Regional marketing, 4) Capital, 5) Natural resources, 6) Techology. 
 Keywords: Development; Local economy; coastal; strategy

Application of Social Capital-Based Institutional Model in Formulating Village-Owned Enterprise Policy as a Resilience Strategy for Local Economic Development

This study aims to determine the application of social capital-based institutional models in formulating policies for village-owned enterprises as a resilience strategy for local economic development. This research uses a qualitative approach. Data collection is carried out through observation techniques, interviews, documentation Data reduction steps, data presentation, and conclusion/verification process the collected data. In view of the aftereffects of the examination, it was found that the investigation of the social capital-based institutional model, shows that parts of trust, informal organizations, and normal practices play a significant part in the utilization of this model in the detailing of arrangements for Town Claimed Ventures. These factors have’a major influence on the success of the village’s local economic development resilience strategy. Then the results of the analysis showed that the application of the social capital institutional model in Barae Village, Soppeng Regency, had succeeded in increasing the economic resilience of the community. This is realized through better access to the capital needed, as well as the ability of the community to meet their daily needs at affordable prices. The impact is an improvement in the quality of life and economic resilience in the village.

Inovasi Teknologi dan Transformasi Ekonomi: Peran Kewirausahaan dalam Pembangunan Ekonomi Daerah

This research aims to investigate how technological innovation influences economic transformation at the regional level, with a specific focus on the role of entrepreneurship in the economic development process. The methodology involves surveys conducted within local entrepreneurial sectors and the implementation of cutting-edge technology across various economic regions. The findings indicate that the adoption of technological innovations, combined with a strong entrepreneurial presence, has a positive impact on enhancing regional economic competitiveness, expanding employment opportunities, and significantly driving sustainable economic growth. This underscores the importance of collaboration between technological innovation and the role of entrepreneurship in designing effective strategies for local economic development.

Come Together, But How? Zooming Into Economic Development Collaboration Between State and Local Governments, and Nongovernmental Organizations

Economic development at the local level presents an intrinsic tension produced by competitive and cooperative dynamics. While empirical studies have identified drivers for collaboration at the local level, less is known about the scope of activities promoted by state-level agencies and the institutional mechanisms that state and local actors create to cooperate. This study exploits a unique data set created by the State of Iowa reporting the economic development agreements from 2007 to 2018. The findings illustrate how workforce development activities are the most prevalent activity while fiscal incentives are the least recurrent practice. In terms of institutional mechanisms, service contracts are used most frequently. Additionally, a state agency and nonprofit organization dyad is the most common collaboration, which highlights the role of state governments in shaping local economic development strategies. This exploration of mechanisms, activities, motivations, and duration contributes by improving theories of formal collaboration and intersectoral governance.

Rural Tourism: A Local Economic Development Strategy

Tourism is a popular economic development strategy and rural tourism is seen to be a promising industry for rural development. Local economic development (LED) is defined as a process in which local governments, the private sector, and community-based organizations form partnerships to manage existing resources to create jobs and stimulate local economies. Tourism is widely recognized as a tool for boosting local economies. Rural tourism destinations contribute to community empowerment as well as long-term local economic development, and sustainable rural tourism is seen as a critical component of rural development. This is especially true in rural areas, where the introduction of new sectors has not been sufficient to compensate for the decline in economic prospects for rural residents. Tourism is one of the most popular non-traditional rural development techniques, and it supports enterprises such as recreation, arts, and crafts. Tourism entrepreneurs, particularly local hosts, play an important role in this process since, in addition to their own individual contributions, they create jobs, stimulate other sectors of the local economy, and enhance the appeal of their destination. The development of rural tourism destinations is guided by the potential of villages as a tourism product attribute. The community is not an afterthought; it is an essential component of the destination's tourism offering. This means that the community benefits from and bears the costs of tourism in their area. Tourism products and specific local wisdom are inextricably linked to the community. The research was carried out in Nqileni, a rural tourism-dependent village in the Xhora Administrative Area of South Africa's Eastern Cape Province. To gather the necessary empirical data, the study adopted a qualitative research methodology and used a non-probability purposive sampling technique with a semi-structured interview schedule to solicit the gathering of data. The data was analysed using the NVivo version 11. The findings of the study suggest that tourism is a good strategy to achieve local economic development in rural areas specifically. The results of the study further confirm that tourism has the potential to create employment opportunities for local community members and this results in the reduction of poverty levels in rural areas. Keywords: rural tourism, local economic development, community empowerment, sustainable rural tourism, and tourism destinations.

Economic challenges limiting small-scale commercial farming development in rural areas of South Africa

Small-scale commercial farming has been recognised as a congruent strategy for local economic development. However, there are entrepreneurial challenges that are aggravated by the state of the economy, natural factors and weak agrarian edification system limiting growth in this sector. The fact that small-scale commercial farming is prioritized in the development agendas of the majority of African nations reflects how important it is in promoting food security and job creation. A number of agronomic limitations, including a limited farming entrepreneurship skill, severe climate change, drought, limited access to cash, and water shortages, have been recognized as major obstacles to the growth of small-scale commercial farming. As a result, the study presents the obstacles to entrepreneurship and small-scale commercial farmers in South Africa's rural areas. Two hundred and seventeen small-scale commercial farmers were chosen using a multi-stage sample technique. Quantitative data were collected through a survey in which structured questionnaires were used. Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 26 and Microsoft Excel version 2016 software were used as data analysis tools. Friedman means ranking technique was used to categorize the challenges in ascending order. Pearson chi-square was used to determine the relationship between the variables. The computed results revealed that financial, water, access to the market, crops and animal diseases were the most prevalent challenges. Subsequently, these farmers have poor financial management, marketing, packaging, cross-breeding and human management skills and this is exacerbating the challenges faced. Based on the results of this investigation, the paper recommends that the establishment of training programmes to improve entrepreneurship skills should be offered to these farmers, depending on the type of farming. Agricultural policies should be based on current evidence and should also be based on regular assessments. This improves the readjustment of relevant policies for the development of small-scale commercial farming. The study recommends that building of strong government intervention, farming stakeholder participation in policy formulation and adequate support for small-scale commercial farmers’ schemes in rural areas should be prioritised. Key words: Challenges, Small-scale commercial farming, economic challenges, entrepreneurial constraints, rural areas

The Great Power Politic-Capital-Social Information Synergy towards Successful Local Economic Development

The development concept with Local Economic Development (LED) approach applied by developing countries is considered as a new resolution to reduce poverty, unemployment, and economic gaps while improving the quality of life amid globalization and world hegemony. LED is a socio-economic field of study with a relatively new policy formulation that the planning and implementation process is still developing with various alternative theories and approaches. Hence, this paper provides a conceptual and analytical framework for understanding the great power of 4.0 (Politic-Capital-Social-Information) in LEDs synergy in an applicable and comprehensive manner. This paper analyzes the theory and approach of LED with a focus on conceptualizing the synergy of the great power of 4.0 (Politic-Capital-Social-Information) coming from the governments, communities, businesses, and media that affect LED implementation success in the context of developing countries. LED conceptualization is essential in facilitating researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to elaborate political power, capital power, social power, and information influence in implementing LED programs in developing countries. Unlocking the potential of LEDs by synergizing the power of 4.0 (Politic-Capital-Social-Information) is expected to reduce socio-economic gaps and realize equal development for all people, given the condition that the LED strategy has been formulated and implemented effectively.

Rethinking Local Economic Development for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Renosterberg Local Municipality, South Africa

Two towns in Renosterberg Local Municipality (RLM) in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa, Petrusville and Philipstown, have high Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevalence rates. FASD is linked to poverty and imposes high national economic costs. Thus, it is critical to understand the local economic development (LED) strategies used to mitigate the high prevalence of FASD. Moreover, there is sparse literature examining adult communities where FASD children reside. Understanding these adult communities is important because FASD cannot exist without adult gestational exposure to alcohol consumption. Using a mixed-method approach, this study uses a six-phase analytic approach to investigate the drinking culture and drinking motives in RLM, applied to two cross-sectional in-depth community needs assessments, five in-depth interviews, and three focus groups. This study also evaluates how the RLM targets FASD, as well as binge and risky drinking, in its municipal economic strategy by analysing its Integrated Development Plan (IDP) with respect to an eight-stage policy development process. The results indicate that 57% of respondents expressed concern regarding the unhealthy drinking culture in RLM, 40% felt that the residents of RLM drank in response to unemployment-related hopelessness, and 52% attributed the drinking culture to a lack of hobbies and recreational opportunities. The results of an analysis of the RLM IDP through the lens of Ryder's eight-stage policy development process suggest that the decisive policy development process is not open to the public and that, furthermore, FASD is neglected. A dedicated alcohol consumption census-style study is recommended to broadly capture alcohol consumption in RLM, allowing researchers to identify the exact alcohol consumption patterns and priority areas for the IDP and public health policy. RLM should directly publicise its policy development process so that its IDP is inclusively formulated to address FASD, risky drinking, binge drinking, and gestational alcohol consumption.

Stimulating and developing sustainable urban local economies: The role of urban agriculture

ABSTRACT Whereas urban agriculture is a potential tool for urban local economic development (LED), there appears to be little empirical evidence that has examined how urban agriculture affects the urban local economy from a LED perspective. This research aims to examine the role of urban agriculture in the urban local economy in a developing country, Ghana. Data for the research was obtained through focus group discussions and key informant interviews with urban agriculturalists and urban local authorities in two assemblies respectively in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. The findings showed that if properly supported, urban agriculture can improve the local economy because of its multiple benefits of employment, income, and improved livelihood and food security. This study contributed to expanding the international scholarship on LED from the perspective of using urban agriculture as an LED strategy by examining the case in Ghana.

Does Technopark Play a Role in Local Economic Development? Case Study in Samosir Regency

Local economic development is one of the development policies that is considered appropriate and strategic in the context of regional development in Indonesia by optimally utilizing local resources. In line with this concept, the Government of Samosir Regency established a technopark as a centre for innovation based on inland fishery resources to encourage local economic activities for the community. The purpose of this study is to examine the strategy of the local government of Samosir Regency in developing the local economy through technopark based on inland fishery resources. The analytical tool used by the Analytical Network Process (ANP) includes analysis of aspects of factors, problems, solutions, and alternative strategies. Based on the results of the ANP analysis, the collaboration factor is the most influencing factor in strategy development. Meanwhile, in the problem aspect, the problem of limited infrastructure, low public interest and weak commitment, are the main problems that need to be resolved, so that the solution aspect becomes a priority is building trust between stakeholders, allocation of financing for infrastructure and socialization of coaching programs to the community. The formulation of the main strategy for local economic development through the development of technoparks based on the results of the ANP analysis is to build multi-stakeholder synergy to support local economic development in Samosir Regency.

The de-globalisation of capital? The political economy of community wealth building

ABSTRACT Community wealth building (CWB) is a strategy for local economic development that aims to (re-)circulate wealth within the places that produce it – a kind of de-globalisation of capital. CWB has come to prominence in the UK due to its implementation in Preston and endorsements from the Corbyn-led Labour Party. However, CWB has come under criticism for promoting protectionism. As a way into the political economy of CWB, this article analyses this criticism. We do so by bringing the policy debate in the UK into dialogue with political economy literature on protectionism and nationalism. We show that protectionism is as much a political weapon or slur used to discredit interventionist development strategies as it is an analytical concept at home in technical economic discourse. On this basis, we argue that CWB is not protectionist neither in its policy proposal nor in its wider worldview. However, CWB does limit itself to the local without a clear redistributive mechanism between municipalities and so risks siloing local areas from one another.