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Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) is one of the provinces in Indonesia which does not have fossil energy potential. Almost all of the energy needs in DIY such as fuel oil (BBM) is supplied from outside the area with increasing use every year. Therefore, this research aims to find out and analyze the driving factors of empowerment and development of rural communities through the development of electrical energy derived from Hybrid Power Plants in Pantai Baru, DIY, Indonesia. Data are analyzed by employing Structural Equation Modeling based Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The results reveal that the driving factors of empowerment and development of rural communities are influenced by individual characteristics, environment, and group support.Keywords: fossil energy, hybrid power plants, community empowerment.JEL Classifications: P18, Q30, Q35DOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.10533

The purpose of this study is to analyze the empowerment of electricity beneficiaries through community empowerment activities following the use of wind and solar renewable energy (PLTH) in Pantai Baru. To achieve these objectives, the data collection in this study was carried out using a structured research questionnaire to 68 PLTH electricity beneficiaries in Pantai Baru, where they are also managers of tourism business in Pantai Baru.This study uses a frequency distribution analysis method to identify: (1) the profile of renewable electricity beneficiaries and (2) determine the extent of empowerment renewable energy electricity beneficiaries in Pantai Baru. The results showed that the characteristics of the beneficiaries were generally of a mature age, had a clear direction of life and goals, and had and adequate level of education. Furthermore, in terms of the empowerment indicators used in this study, they are rated as high. Thus, this study indicates that the community empowerment activities through the development of renewable energy have an impact to the empowerment of PLTH electricity beneficiaries in Pantai Baru.

Rural–urban migration is a common demographic phenomenon in developing countries. Over the last four decades, Indonesia has had the highest rate of urbanization among Asian countries, which has been driven primarily by rural–urban migration. This type of migration has strong economic and social impacts on individuals at both the origins and the destinations. The study analyses the patterns and impacts of rural–urban migration based on the migration motives of rural households. The difference-in-differences approach is applied to identify migration’s impact on the welfare of migrant households in rural areas based on migration motives. The study uses Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS) data from 2007 and 2014, which consists of 2007 household samples spread over 13 provinces. Migration is found to have a positive and significant impact on migrant household welfare based on investment motives, but an insignificant result regarding the impact of migration based on risk-coping motives. Also found is the difference in migration patterns between the two migration motives.

The Kedung Ombo Reservoir area, which is rich in natural resources, has the potential to be developed as an ecotourism area, but institutional issues and policy focus bias have hampered its development. This study aims to identify strategic variables in the region and find a description of the interdependent relationship between these variables, which is useful in determining the right policy. Research data were obtained through focus group discussions and workshops. Data analysis using Micmac method. The results of the study determine 31 (thirty one) strategic variables in the development of the Kedung Ombo ecotourism area which are grouped into typologies as follows: (1) determinant variables, consisting of: special regulations and permits; (2) relay variable, consisting of: community involvement, tourism business potential, infrastructure readiness, tourism awareness, transportation, tourists, tourist attractions, accommodation, tourism promotion, tourism services, private investment, governance, coordination, role of apparatus and information; (3) autonomous variables, consisting of: local entrepreneurial abilities, developer's understanding of local norms, natural beauty, environmental carrying capacity, and accessibility; and (4) dependent variables such as: tax income, retribution income, availability of funds for the community, preservation of local wisdom, expansion of employment opportunities, conservation of reservoir functions, forest preservation, welfare improvement, and poverty reduction. This research also produces a sequence of priority scales of these strategic variables which is very useful for policy makers in directing the focus of policies to ensure the successful development of the Kedung Ombo ecotourism in a sustainable manner.

Purpose of Study: One important aspect in regional development planning is to grow regional economies. It is expected to be a leverage and and attract other sectors to move and grow well. To develop the local economy, there are several things to be used as basis for regional development. The present aims to analyze the regional economic potentials in the development of superior markets of a nation. Methodology: Exploratory research method is used in the present study to obtain more in-depth results that can be developed according to the outcomes of the analysis. It has been carried out by determining the selection of one of the district's superior products. By using the endogenous development strategy paradigm and integrating endowment factors with human resources capabilities, the development and growth of Bondowoso Regency will be more directed, clear, measurable and targeted. In an effort to realize the development of new economic growth centers in undeveloped areas, determining superior products is very important. Furthermore, by encouraging the development of the specific potential of underdeveloped regions, it is expected to be able to encourage and accelerate economic growth and improve community welfare. so that this builds a new center for economic growth. In general, the flagship program of each district is used as leverage in stimulating regions for development. Notably, there are six parameters left behind. These include the community economy, human resources, infrastructure (infrastructure), local financial capacity (fiscal gap), accessibility, and regional characteristics. It is expected that poverty alleviation and unemployment reduction can be achieved through an increase in the local financial capacity through optimization of the potential of local products. The development of district superior product programs in growth node will be beneficial in encouraging the economic growth of the community. Main Findings: The results of this study shortlisted some superior agricultural products in the regency with a corn LQ value of 3.86, 4.28 rice; chili 2.37; and cassava 3.92. The coconut plantation 1.89; betel 1.59 and sugar cane 3.31. For the livestock sector, the LQ of Cattle was 3.91; Goat 3.02 and free-range chicken 2.98. From the results of the discussion and in-depth analysis, the flagship products of Bondowoso district were rice, sugar cane, cattle and corn. Implications/Applications: The present research is expected to establish local products that represent regional superior commodities and can be produced to improve the economy of the community. Such development will also provide job opportunities for the local communities and reduce the rate of poverty. Furthermore, it provides avenues for channeling government funding in terms of aid to provide an impetus for stimulating growth and jobs.

This research analyzed the economic aspect of natural resource in West Java Province, particularly fishery and agriculture. The objectives of the research are: (1) to analyze the diversity of natural-resource-based sectors (particularly fishery and agriculture) in West Java Province during 2001-2012 period, (2) to identify and explain the instability of the natural-resource-based sectors in the long term, and (3) to analyze the connection pattern between the instability of the two sectors and its input and output variables. This research was analyzed using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), Coppock Instability Index (CII), and correlation. The result of this research shows that: (1) during the period of 2001 – 2012, agriculture sector showed performance towards better direction, while fishery sector tends to fluctuate. The performance of agriculture output could be improved by 8.75% from the existing condition, while the performance of fishery production could be improved up to 23%, (2) interaction between instability index and the input and output (labor, NTP and NTN) shows that there are policy dynamics on the input and output in fishery and agriculture sector, (2) in agriculture sector, NTP and production has positive correlation to CII. This means that the higher the NTP and production, the more instable the farmer’s prosperity is. This is contrary to fishery sector, where the increase of NTN and production tend to stabilize the community’s prosperity

Lack of access to electricity is seen as a significant constraint to economic growth and increased welfare in developing countries. Most literature agrees that access to electricity is necessary for poverty alleviation. It is to be expected, given that researchers must deal with multi-factorial systems, where energy is only one of a linked set of variables that determine poverty outcomes. The most frequently reported causal chain linking access to electricity to poverty’s impacts is to improve productivity or output of enterprises using electricity for their activities. Yogyakarta is one of the provinces in Indonesia that does not have the potential for fossil energy. This research was designed as a survey of 68 respondents who were electricity beneficiaries in Pantai Baru. Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was employed to analyze 23 indicators. The paper's novelty is on the method used in formulating the development of rural communities, which was then outlined by the Structural Equation Method – Partial Least Square, resulting in many key factors that affect empowerment improvement and agricultural community development. This study revealed critical variables in empowering rural communities, especially in utilizing renewable electricity, to encourage rural communities' development.

This paper examines what influences Attitude towar usage (ATU) as the expectation of the application of Employee Information System (EIS) with high success rate, this research is observed through cognitive value using approach theory of information system success model DeLone and McLean Model (DMM) and affective value using the Human Resource quality theory (HRQ) and the Self-Efficacy (SE) model. The overall data was obtained by providing questionnaires to employees at the Higher Education and using WarpPLS and SEM as a method of analysis. This study found that, because the EIS was positioned as a compulsory system, our study showed that only Self-Efficacy would affect Attitudes toward the Use of EIS. The quality of human resources, as other Affective factors, has no effect on Attitudes towards usage of EIS.

Specific allocation funds to the regions are still needed due to inequality of regional financial capacity. Areas with low financial capability are identical to those underdeveloped regions, which have relatively low levels of economic growth and high level of unemployment. This study analyzes the impact of specific allocation funds on economic growth and unemployment through the regional expenditure mechanism, using panel data from 2010-2015, while the simultaneous equation model is estimated using the Two Stage Least Square (2SLS) method. The results of the study indicate that the Specific Allocation Fund does not affect capital expenditures in the regency areas, but does so in the cities. Specific Allocation Funds have a significant influence on economic growth and unemployment through capital expenditure transmission. Going forward, the government needs to increase.

This study aims to develop a model of Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) that relates between environmental pollution level and the prosperity level in Tangerang City. The method uses two models of pooled data regression technique namely, Random Effect Model (REM), and Fixed Effects Model (FEM) both quadratic and cubic. The period of observation is 2002-2012. The results suggest that relationship between per capita income and the level of environment quality, reflected as the BOD concentration (Oxygen Biological damage) and COD (Chemical Oxygen Damage) can be explained by the quadratic FEM model and follow the EKC hypothesis even though the turning point is not identified.

Prohibition of Cantrang regulated by the Ministerial Decree of Maritime and Fisheries Affairs No. 2 year 2015 which was further amended to the decree No. 71 year 2016 have brought for some unexpected consequences on fishing activities and their related sectors in Lamongan, East Java. This research is particularly aimed at analyzing for both economic and social impacts of this policy in fishing activities in Paciran Sub-District, Lamongan Regency, East Java, Indonesia. The study was conducted from March to April 2019 in three different fishing villages. Data and information were collected using a deep interview technique. The gathered data were analyzed qualitatively. The results of this research exhibit that this policy of restricting the use of Cantrang has appeared to influence negatively the fishing activities for both fishermen and downstream sectors of fishing industries. Some aspects have been identified as the direct impacts of the policy such as reduced catch, lowering incomes of fishermen and regarding actors, fish shortage triggering high prices but not delivering better welfare for fishermen and other actors, and switching livelihoods for those who could not afford the condition. This research concludes that this policy has directly affected the economies of fishermen in the local level.

Poverty is the main problem both at the national and regional development. Existing poverty alleviation programs have not paid attention to the spatial aspect. Thus the policies are often poorly targeted. This study aims to find spatial patterns of poverty in Pandeglang and Lebak districts. Geographically weighted regression (GWR) is used to analyze the poverty data in 2016. Based on the analysis, positive spatial autocorrelation is found and clustered in 25 sub-districts. Net enrollment rates tend to reduce poverty in all sub-districts. Meanwhile, village funds, electricity, and roads tend to reduce poverty rates in more than 80% of sub-districts. Independent variables have a different response in each sub-district. Therefore, the poverty alleviation program of each sub-district is adjusting to its influencing factor.

Generally, System of Rice intensification (SRI) well known as paddy cultivation which are environmentally friendly and water-saving method. Its application has many advantages beside some obstacles. The choice of paddy cultivation method depends on risk factor and farmer. Incentives and compensation for farmer groups will support farmer interest to apply SRI method. Incentive for environment service, in relation with benefit transfer between the user of water resources in rural and urban area, can be the solutions of self finance alternative. The result of dynamics analysis explains that incentives for environmental services gives immediate effect againt the interest of farmer in applying SRI method than incentive from goverment and incentive for SRI grain price. One of the effort to reduce the problem of SRI application through incentives mechanismis developing institutional arrangement in macro ad micro level. The incentives scheme involves farmer group and agriculture stakeholdesr in micro level and the Ministry of State Enterprises and PAM Jaya in macro level. Keyword: water resources, incentive, system of rice intensification

The current trend shows that the growth of suburban area is increasingly massif, both its total areas as well as quantity. However, the phenomenon is not followed with the attention of researchers to conduct the study on it. Even if there is, their attention escape on an important approach in the analysis. Their analysis rests on old theories which assume that the space planning and land just triggered by the company's and household’s behavior. Nonetheless, the fact remains that land use planning involves complex functions of institution. Therefore, this brief article reports the results of a literature review about the condition of suburban areas in Indonesia. The approach is conducted by critical review using institutional analysis to elaborate classical and neoclassical regional economic theories, as well as comparing and synthesizing the literature. To sharpen the argument, I also present the relevant descriptive data. Through institutional perspective, I argue that the real question of land use planning and its development in the suburbs exists beyond land and infrastructure issues.

This paper is discussing the continuation of previous research result in Talaud Island Regency that analyzed the loss due to illegal fishing activities in the area. Simulation result shows that if there is no illegal fishing, fisheries economic potential in Talaud is estimated to be in about IDR 7 billion or even might reach IDR 10 billion, but if this illegal fishing activities increased with acceleration, then in in the coming year-20th that potential will be negative. This means an economic loss of Talaud Regency. By means of a SWOT analysis, at least three main strategies are obtained those are as follows: increasing local budget alocation for marine and fisheries sectors, fisheries bussiness cooperation between Indonesia and Filiphina to eliminate illegal fishing practices and empowerment of the local community.

Payments for Environmental Services (PES) have been widely adopted worldwide as a new market-based initiative for conservation and environmental management. In Indonesia several PES initiatives exist ranging from watershed and terrestrial to marine ecosystem. Nevertheless, developing and managing PES programs in Indonesia are exacerbated by the complexity of institutional arrangements. Fiscal constraints are still the main obstacle of sustainable financing of PES mechanism. Rules and regulations with regard to PES fiscal mechanism are rather lacking, making it difficult for effective management of PES programs. As a consequence, efficient mechanism between users (firms) and environmental services is rather weak. This paper explores such a problem based on case studies of two existing PES programs in Indonesia. The paper analyzes the complexity of fiscal mechanism as a derivative of regulations and discusses challenges to overcome the constraints.