Kontribusi Proyek Pengembangan Kawasan Ekonomi Khusus (KEK) Kendal terhadap Ekonomi Regional Kabupaten/Kota di Sekitar Kawasan: Analisis Berbasis Sistem Dinamik
Atika Sari Galoh Candra, Retno Widodo Dwi Pramono, ST, M.Sc., Ph.D.
2025 | Skripsi | PERENCANAAN WILAYAH DAN KOTA
Priority development programs are one of several series of high-urgency programs implemented to achieve the vision and mission of a region. Special economic zones (SEZs) are one of the priority programs developed with the aim of encouraging regional economic growth. In its development, SEZs are predicted to provide many opportunities for economic activities and drive various economic factors to develop each year. Kendal SEZ is one of the priority programs that has been operating since 2019 and focuses on the development of the processing industry. The rapid development of Kendal SEZ has the potential to influence various aspects, not only industry but also other aspects such as infrastructure, population, technology, and the economy.
This study aims to demonstrate economic growth resulting from the development of the Kendal Special Economic Zone (SEZ) by analyzing the economic value of each sector as well as the regional economy during the period of 2014–2023, the interconnections and contributions of Kendal SEZ to all regional aspects, and potential future development opportunities from 2024 to 2033. This research employs a quantitative data-based analysis using a deductive approach to validate each research objective. The research process begins with an analysis of changes in economic value through GRDP data, followed by determining the grouping of interrelated variables in each aspect using correlation and regression analysis, as well as calculating the contribution value through dynamic system analysis. Additionally, scenario development is conducted to provide optimal development recommendations for the future.
The results of the analysis prove that there is an indirect relationship or influence between the development of Kendal SEZ and regional economic growth. The development of Kendal SEZ significantly affects key supporting factors of regional economic growth, particularly in infrastructure-related aspects such as industrial units, infrastructure capital, export growth, and several other aspects, including employment absorption and technology. To optimize its impact in the future, greater emphasis should be placed on influenced variables, ensuring that the development of Kendal SEZ can optimally contribute to regional economic growth.
Kata Kunci : Ekonomi Regional, Kawasan Ekonomi Khusus (KEK), Sistem Dinamik, Kontribusi, Perkembangan