MAPPING OF LEADING AND COMPETITIVE SECTORS FOR SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (SDGs) IN PALANGKA RAYA CITY

Abstract

This research aims to identify and map leading and competitive sectors in Palangka Raya City. This identification is crucial to supporting inclusive and sustainable regional economic development, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). ¹ The methodology used in this study is a quantitative approach, utilizing secondary data in the form of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of Palangka Raya City and Central Kalimantan Province for the period 2020 to 2024. To analyze the data, a combination of five tested regional economic analysis tools was used, namely Shift-Share, Location Quotient (LQ), Klassen Typology, Growth Ratio Model (MRP), and Overlay analysis. ¹ The simultaneous use of these various methods provides higher validity and reliability to the findings, because consistent results from various analytical perspectives increase confidence in the identification of leading sectors. The results of the study indicate that the economy of Palangka Raya City experienced significant positive growth, with an increase in GRDP of IDR 2,742.25 billion in 2024. The main contributors to this growth are the wholesale and retail trade sector, car & motorcycle repair; the transportation and warehousing sector; and the construction sector. ¹ Through an Overlay analysis, which comprehensively integrates the results of LQ, Klassen Typology, and MRP, 14 consistent and strong leading sectors were identified in Palangka Raya City. These sectors include electricity & gas procurement; water procurement; waste management, waste & recycling; construction; wholesale and retail trade, car & motorcycle repair; transportation & warehousing; accommodation & food and beverage provision; information and communication; financial services & insurance; real estate; corporate services; government administration, defense & mandatory social security; education services; health services & social activities; and other services.