REGIONAL ECONOMIC DISPARITIES IN EASTERN INDONESIA AND DETERMINANTS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ORIGIN DISTRICT AND NEW DISTRICT

Jihad LUKIS PANJAWA

Magister Dept. Of Economics and Development Studies, Graduate School, University of Sebelas Maret (UNS), Indonesia

jihadpanjawa@gmail.com

Bhimo RIZKY SAMUDRO

Dept. Of Economy Development, University of Sebelas Maret (UNS), Indonesia

bhimosamudro@staff.uns.ac.id

Albertus MAQNUS SOESILO

Dept. Of Economy Development, University of Sebelas Maret (UNS), Indonesia

albertussoesilo@staff.uns.ac.id

Abstract

The objective of this research is to know specifically the difference of regional economic disparity and expansion in districts / cities in eastern Indonesia, as well as determinant of disparity base on development indicators covering economic growth, decentralization policy and quality of human resources. This is a quantitative study using econometric methodology. In this methodology, regression with the dummy variable is used to estimate the data. The results showed differences between origin district and new district, where new district showed higher disparities than origin district. Thus, according to Myrdall Theory, regional economic development disparities are caused by larger backwash effects than spread effects occur in Eastern Indonesia. Another important contribution is that fiscal decentralization plays an important role in reducing regional income disparities in new district, while economic growth and human development index have no significant effect on disparities. In the origin district shows different impacts related to fiscal decentralization in which the policy has a significant positive effect on the disparity, while the human development index has a significant negative effect and economic growth has no significant effect on the disparity.

Keywords: Regional Disparity, Development Indicator, Regional Status

JEL classification: P25, R11
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN URBAN HERITAGE PROMOTION: RESIDENTS’, VISITORS’, AND STUDENTS’ CONTRIBUTIONS

Veronika JOUKES

University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Centre for Transdisciplinary Development Studies (CETRAD)

veronika@utad.pt

Isabel COSTA

University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Centre for Transdisciplinary Development Studies (CETRAD), Centre for Research and Intervention in Education (CIIE)

isacosta@utad.pt

Francisco DINIZ

Centre for Transdisciplinary Development Studies (CETRAD)

fdiniz@utad.pt

Abstract

The present study is part of a broader research carried out in Chaves, a medium sized town on the border with Spain, in the interior north of Portugal, and it took place within the Monumental Chaves – Valuing and Promoting Cultural Values and Heritage Strategic Programme. This programme focussed on keeping and promoting the town’s monumental heritage (both architectural and archaeological) at the heart of the town’s historic centre, and aimed to make a positive difference on the development of the territory in which it is located. It included a set of studies on impact monitoring which ended up attaining goals that had not been foreseen in the initial programme, not only because these were purposely extended, but also because of the methodological approach that was chosen. Thus, this article presents the residents’, students’, and visitors’ perspectives on the subject of monumental heritage protection, conservation and enhancement. Results show that protection, conservation, and enhancement of cultural heritage still matters for the population segments whose opinions were taken into consideration, who acknowledge its value as a solid resource for the town’s and the region’s development. Cultural tourism as a personal strategy of informal self-learning also plays a specific role. Worth mentioning is the fact that young people have different and broader views on the future of both the heritage and of the town containing it. Results of the studies in question amply justify a promotion and development proposal that goes beyond the limits of the town’s historic centre and bestows on it a major role in terms of the town’s and the region’s development. The conclusions of the study are a contribution to increase public opinion monitoring and public participation in actions designed to enhance cultural heritage, more so in towns which have an historic centre.

Keywords: historic centre renewal, public participation, cultural tourism, youth, regional development

JEL classification: O18, P25, O21
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INDICATORS AND A MECHANISM TO ENSURE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE REGIONS

Irina V. CHISTNIKOVA

сandidate of Economic Sciences, аssociate Professor at the Department of economics and the modeling of production processes, Belgorod State National Research University

Chistnikova@bsu.edu.ru

Marina V. ANTONOVA

сandidate of Economic Sciences, аssociate Professor at the Department of finance and customs income, Belgorod University of Cooperation, Economics and Law

Antonovamv@yandex.ru

Svetlana V. YAKIMCHUK

сandidate of Economic Sciences, аssociate Professor at the Department of economics and the modeling of production processes, Belgorod State National Research University

Yakimchuk@bsu.edu.ru

Anastasia S. GLOTOVA

сandidate of Economic Sciences, аssociate Professor at the Department of economics and the modeling of production processes, Belgorod State National Research University

Glotova@bsu.edu.ru

Yevgeniy A. DYNNIKOV

сandidate of Economic Sciences, аssociate Professor at the Department of economics and the modeling of production processes, Belgorod State National Research University

Dynnikov@bsu.edu.ru

Abstract

Economic security of regions is one of the most important components of national security of the state, for any state it is important to solve the problem of ensuring their economic security. To ensure the economic security of the regions it is necessary to develop mechanism and indicators. In article the system of indicators of economic security of the region. Considered signs of classification of the regions to identify threshold levels of performance indicators of economic security. The proposed mechanism of ensuring economic security of the region, the algorithm of development strategy of economic security, the stages of formation of system of economic security of the region.

Keywords: Economic security of the region, indicators of economic security, economic security, the region’s economy

JEL classification: O20, P25, R10

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