Financial Performance of Banten Province Before and During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The government of Indonesia has taken several policies to reduce the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic. This also affects the financial condition of local governments, including the province of Banten. This study aims to determine the financial performance of the Banten province in the pre-pandemic and during the pandemic which is reflected in the degree of fiscal decentralization, the effectiveness of local own-source revenue, degree of dependency, and independence. This research is a quantitative descriptive genre using secondary data from 2015-2021 sourced from reports on the results of financial audits from BPK-RI and The Central Bureau of Statistics of Banten. The method used in this research is financial ratio analysis and comparison of results. The results showed that the degree of fiscal decentralization of Banten province was in a very good category with effective PAD, the degree of regional independence was in a good category and the degree of dependence was low. The results of intra and inter-comparisons show that Banten's position in financial performance during the pandemic is in the very good category. This study recommends the need for commitment and consistency of local governments to continue to improve and maintain financial independence

PEMULIHAN EKONOMI RUMAH TANGGA DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 MELALUI PELATIHAN KEUANGAN

ABSTRAKPandemi Covid-19 dan berbagai kebijakan pengendaliannya telah membatasi ruang gerak dan kegiatan ekonomi serta sosial. Hal ini memaksa masyarakat untuk dapat bertahan hidup dalam situasi tersebut termasuk rumah tangga. Permasalahan yang dihadapi ibu rumah tangga adalah kesulitan mengatur keuangan keluarga selama masa pandemi. Oleh karena itu, pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk membantu rumah tangga menemukan strategi bertahan selama Pandemi Covid-19 dari sisi pendapatan dan pengeluaran. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah berupa pelatihan yang terbagi ke dalam tiga sesi yaitu jaring, sharing dan solving. Kegiatan pengabdian tersebut fokus untuk melatih pengelolaan sumber daya keuangan rumah tangga dan peningkatan keterampilan baru dalam rumah tangga. Pelatihan ini diberikan kepada ibu rumah tangga yang tergabung dalam kelompok majelis taklim di Jl Lamtoro, Tangerang Selatan, Banten. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan Kelompok Ibu rumah tangga di Jl Lamtoro memiliki potensi untuk dapat mengelola sumber keuangan rumah tangga secara mandiri dan menambah keterampilan baru dalam upaya meningkatkan pendapatannya. Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini mendapat respon positif serta bisa berjalan dengan lancar dan baik serta berkontribusi dalam pemberdayaan ibu rumah tangga untuk memulihkan perekonomian dan meningkatkan pendapatan keluarga. Kata kunci: pandemi covid-19; pelatihan keuangan; pemulihan ekonomi; rumah tangga ABSTRACTThe Covid-19 pandemic and its various control policies have limited the space for movement and economic and social activities. This forces the community to be able to survive in this situation, including households. The problem faced by housewives is the difficulty of managing family finances during the pandemic. Therefore, this community service aims to help households find strategies to survive during the Covid-19 pandemic in terms of income and expenses. The method used in this community service is in the form of training which is divided into three sessions, namely jaring, sharing and solving. The service activities focus on training the management of household financial resources and improving new skills in the household. This training was given to housewives who are members of the Majelis Taklim group on Jl Lamtoro, South Tangerang, Banten. The results of the service show that the Housewife Group on Jl Lamtoro has the potential to be able to manage household financial resources independently and add new skills in an effort to increase their income. This Community Service has received a positive response and can run well and contribute to the empowerment of housewives to restore the economy and increase family income. Keywords: covid-19 pandemic;economic recovery; financial training;household

Analisis Ketimpangan Investasi di Wilayah Perbatasan Kalimantan Barat tahun 2015-2020

Investment is one of the essential factors in regional development because it can increase the attractiveness of a location for doing business and encourage economic growth. Increased investment is needed to encourage regional development in Indonesia, including the border area of ​​West Kalimantan. This study aims to analyze the level of inequality in development investment in the border and non-border areas of West Kalimantan and examine more deeply the level of inequality within the region and between regions in the border area of ​​West Kalimantan. The inequality analysis method used in this study is the Williamson Index and Theil Entropy Index. The analysis results show that the per capita investment inequality in non-border areas is higher than in border areas. Inequality in per capita investment in border areas is in the moderate category, but this inequality has tended to increase in the last five years. The investment disparity between the five regencies in the border area is higher when compared to the level of investment disparity between the border and non-border herd

Exploring the interaction between Kendari’s economic growth and its hinterland

In order to attain high economic growth and equitable economic development, each region has to determine its regional economic growth centre.  The existence of an economic growth center allows for the concentration of economic activity, which in turn has a ripple effect on the surrounding areas (Hinterland). This study was carried out to identify the primary centres of economic growth in Kendari and analyse their interactions and influence on the surrounding hinterland. This study employed both primary and secondary data, which were analysed using scalogram analysis, centrality index analysis, and gravity analysis. The findings indicate that among the eleven sub-districts in Kendari, three of them, namely Kadia, Kendari Barat, and Mandonga, serve as economic growth centres. Each economic growth centre is connected with a primary hinterland that exhibits the highest level of attraction or interaction value when compared to other districts. Among these centres, Kadia is the sub-district with the higher growth centre hierarchy and it has the highest interactions with Wua-wua. The interaction value between Kadia and Wua-wua is 139595130.7. Kendari Barat is the second growth centre in terms of its interactions with Mandonga, with an interaction value of 710383315.6. Mandonga is the third growth centre that has the highest level of interaction with Kendari Barat, with an interaction value of 710383315.6. The implication of the study is to formulate more targeted policies based on strong empirical evidence

Study on Optimalization of Own-Source Revenue in Regencies and Municipals in Central Java Province

Optimizing the management of potential areas would provide additional revenue for the region. This research aims to assess whether the government in the counties and cities in Central Java province has been optimally manage their potentials so as to provide benefits beupa increased local revenues derived from the wealth management area. Through the relationship between the variables of the original income (PAD) and the Gross Domestic Product (GRDP) in the counties and cities in Central Java is expected to be known whether each area has been optimal in obtaining local revenue. The data used is data sekuder form of data revenues and GRDP in counties and cities in the province of Central Java during the years 2011-2013 were berusmber from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK), Report of Realized APBD, and RPJMD Central Java.Methods of data analysis in this research is to use a simple linear regression analysis (OLS Model) and design analysis group. The analysis showed the existence of ties between the GRDP and the PAD. The magnitude of the relationship analyzed by simple linear regression, where the results indicate a positive trend. That is, there is a directly proportional relationship anatara GRDP and PAD. The coefficient of determination of 99.9% explained that the GRDP variable can be explained by the variable revenue of 99.9%, while 0.1% is explained by other variables.The analysis showed that the GRDP value of the coefficient b> b PAD either at the district, town and overall. These results indicate that there has been no attempt by the government to manage PAD so as to generate the GRDP increase. The government can manage the outcome of PAD to be used in a way that increases the GRDP obtained. As for the test results to determine differences in optimizing the management of local revenue between districts and cities showed that the district can generate GRDP is greater with smaller PAD. It shows that the effort made by the district is more efficient than the effort undertaken by the municipality.Spatial analysis shows a comparison of the GRDP against the PAD in each county and city in Central Java province is divided into four clusters. Each cluster has a distinct regional characteristics seen from economic activity. The results of the socio-economic analysis of the economy in Central Java province when seen from the conditions of employment, which absorbs the most amount of power keraja is in the agricultural sector, which amounted to 31%, followed by the trade sector 22% and industry 19%.Keyword: Decentralization, PAD, GRD

UPAYA PENINGKATAN PRODUKSI KERIPIK SAMBAL SIBOLGA MELALUI PROMOSI DAN EKSPOR DI TENGAH PANDEMI COVID-19

Keripik Cabai Sibolga merupakan oleh-oleh khas daerah Sumatera Utara khususnya kota Sibolga dan menjadi ciri khas kota yang dikenal dengan sebutan Kota Ikan. Keripik Cabai Sibolga merupakan hasil industri kuliner yang saat ini sedang menarik wisatawan dan diharapkan dapat menjadi penopang perekonomian masyarakat Sibolga. Namun di masa pandemi COVID-19 ini banyak sektor yang terdampak, termasuk produksi dan pemasaran usaha Keripik Cabai Sibolga. Oleh karena itu, program pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini berupaya melakukan inovasi dalam pengemasan baik melalui repackaging dan rebranding serta perluasan pemasaran melalui promosi produk di pasar-pasar dan menembus pasar luar negeri melalui kegiatan ekspor. Pelayanan dimulai dengan analisa kebutuhan mitra UMKM, riset pasar internasional, perencanaan dan implementasi. Luaran dari pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah terciptanya sistem pengemasan produk yang lebih menarik perhatian dan sesuai standar internasional, serta terciptanya pusat bisnis ekspor Keripik Cabai Sibolga yang dimodifikasi, seperti website penjualan dan publikasi visual. di media sosial agar dapat lebih dikenal oleh masyarakat luas baik dalam maupun luar negeri melalui kegiatan ekspor. Hasil dari pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah pengemasan baru, promosi di marketplace dan ekspor ke pembeli luar negeri.   Sibolga Chilli Chips are souvenirs typical of the North Sumatra, especially the city of Sibolga and are the hallmark of the city known as the City of Fish. Sibolga Chilli Chips is the result of the culinary industry which is currently attracting tourists and is expected to be a supporter of the economy of the Sibolga community. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, many sectors were affected, including the production and marketing of Sibolga Chilli Chips business. Therefore, this community service program seeks to innovate in packaging both through repackaging and rebranding as well as marketing expansion through product promotion in marketplaces and penetrate foreign markets through export activities. The service begins with an analysis of the needs of MSME partners, international market research, planning and implementation. The output of this community service is the creation of a product packaging system that is more eye-catching and in accordance with international standards, as well as the creation of a modified Sibolga Chilli Chips export business center, such as websites for sales and visual publications on social media so that they can be better known by the wider community both locally and abroad through export activities. The results of this community service are new packaging, promotions in the marketplace and exports to foreign buyers

Success Metrics of the Ridho Illahi Breeders' Cooperative in Enhancing Welfare in Wanasaba

This study aims to examine the factors that determine the success of breeder cooperatives, particularly in enhancing business competitiveness and the welfare of the breeder community. The research employs a descriptive-qualitative method with Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) analysis. Data were collected through interviews and focus group discussions (FGD) with members of the Ridho Illahi Breeders Cooperative in Wanasaba subdistrict, West Nusa Tenggara. The results indicate that several factors contribute to the success of breeder cooperatives, with the technical skills of breeders having the most significant impact. The ISM model highlights that the critical areas of focus for breeder cooperatives should be the operation of upstream and downstream business systems and the marketing strategies for livestock products. The contribution of this research provides valuable insights for breeder cooperative management to enhance business competitiveness. The originality of this study lies in its model used to identify key factors for the success of breeders in improving competitiveness and welfare

Analisis Tenaga Kerja Subsektor Penyediaan Makan Minum Di Provinsi Bali Selama Pandemi Covid-19

Pandemi Covid-19 yang terjadi sejak awal tahun 2020 terus mengalami pengingkatan dan penyebaran yang sangat cepat ke berbagai negara termasuk Indonesia. Penyebaran tidak hanya terjadi di pusat kota tapi juga di berbagai daerah termasuk Provinsi Bali. Pertumbuhan ekonomi Bali pada tahun 2020 turun sebesar -9,31 persen. Adanya kebijakan pembatasan sosial juga berdampak pada penurunan jumlah tenaga kerja akibat minimnya jam operasional restoran dan tempat umum lainnya.  Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk menganalisis pengaruh jumlah tenaga kerja terhadap pendapatan subsektor penyedia makan minum dan mengidentifikasi karakteristik tenaga kerja di Provinsi Bali selama masa pandemi Covid-19.  Data primer dan sekunder merupakan data yang digunakan adalah pada penelitian ini dengan sampel sebanyak 97 restoran yang tersebar di 9 Kabupaten Kota di Provinsi Bali. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dan regresi data panel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara jumlah tenaga kerja terhadap pendapatan subsektor penyedia makan minum di Provinsi Bali selama pandemi Covid-19. Kata kunci: Covid-19, tenaga kerja, pendapatan, subsektor penyedia makan minu

Educator’s Horizontal Mismatch in Open and Distance Learning

Open and distance learning (ODL) is more complex than conventional learning. Educators are required to have adequate soft skills and must be able to keep up with technological developments. The aim of this study is to examine the existence of educators’ horizontal mismatch in the ODL system and efforts to reduce the occurrence of this mismatch. Horizontal mismatch occurs due to a mismatch in the abilities of educators, whether the educator is over-qualified or under-qualified. This study was conducted on Universitas Terbuka tutors who have used ODL system since 1984. The results of this study show that tutors feel all their abilities are in line with university excpectations, but when carrying out teaching practice, university still found tutors who have difficulty in adapting to technological changes and have deficiencies in intrapersonal and interpersonal skills. Efforts that can be made are training to develop teaching material and soft skill, stricter supervision during the learning process, an official community of course lecturers, and the existence of team teaching between internal lecturers and tutors