Poverty Increase: Analysis of Government Program Governance and Natural Resources Aspects
Suprianto

Universitas Merdeka Malang

Abstract

The Indonesian government has spent large sums of money and many programs to eradicate poverty. However, in several regions in Indonesia, the number of poor people has actually increased. As in Central Kalimantan, the poverty rate has continued to increase in the last three years. The number of poor people in Central Kalimantan in 2020 is 132 thousand people, this number has increased to 140 thousand people in 2021, then increases again to 145 thousand in 2022. Research on poverty has also been carried out in Indonesia. However, research comparing poverty caused by natural factors and mismanaged government policies has not been carried out. This research was conducted to analyze poverty in Central Kalimantan, between factors of state policy mismanagement, and natural factors. This research uses a qualitative approach and case study method. Analysis of actor theory and the natural resource curse theory shows that mismanagement of government policies (structural dimension) and nature (natural dimension) are factors that both have a role in increasing poverty in Central Kalimantan. As a practical suggestion, the government needs to make more intense and detailed efforts to eradicate poverty in Central Kalimantan. Each program needs to be studied holistically and discussed with all stakeholders, so that the implementation is more targeted, effective and has a positive impact, is not partial and does not have sectoral ego, and is in accordance with natural conditions.

Keywords: Poverty in Indonesia- poverty programs- poverty management

Topic: Poverty Alleviation and Reducing Inequalities