Territorial split and regional development in West Sulawesi Province: The case of Majene District

Abstract

West Sulawesi Province is the area resulting from the territorial split of the area of South Sulawesi Province which is regulated under Law No. 26 of 2004 concerning the Establishment of West Sulawesi Province on October 5, 2004. Majene district is the only area in West Sulawesi Province that has not undergone administrative changes as a second-level local government since its formation in 1959. This split of West Sulawesi Province has an impact on the development of Majene District. This study aims to analyze the development of Majene District through aspects specifically in the economic fields in the development of a region. The method of this research is done by collecting secondary data and then summative evaluation. The analysis technique used was descriptive statistics and comparison to see regional developments in the aspect of the economy. The results of the study indicate that the territorial split of the area of West Sulawesi Province had an impact on economic development in Majene District. The results of this study are expected to be information for the local government, especially the government of West Sulawesi Province and Majene District when taking policies in regional development.