Katingan District leading sectors and potential analysis

Abstract

This research aims to evaluate development planning, economic growth, and identify potential sectors in Central Kalimantan Province, especially in Katingan Regency. The data used is secondary data which has been arranged chronologically over a certain period and has been published by government institutions, such as the "Central Statistics Agency for Katingan Regency and Central Kalimantan Province in 2022." More detailed information is obtained through journals and books relevant to the field of Economics. To analyze the comparative role of a sector/industry in Katingan Regency, Location Quotient (LQ) analysis is used. The data taken is the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of Katingan Regency compared to the GRDP of Central Kalimantan Province at constant prices, during the 2018-2022 period. In that period, Katingan Regency experienced an increase of IDR 2,566,675.91. Economic growth in Katingan Regency can be attributed to several factors, including the influence of economic growth in Central Kalimantan Province, the influence of industrial mix, and the influence of competitive advantage.