The Importance of Regional Original Revenue, Revenue Sharing Funds, and General Allocation Funds to Improve Economic Growth in District/City Governments in Papua

Abstract

This research aims to describe Local Original Income, Revenue Sharing Funds, General Allocation Funds, and Economic Growth. The research location was in the Regency/City in Papua Province. The data analysis technique in this study used descriptive qualitative analysis. The results of the study found that regional financial components such as Regional Original Income (PAD), Revenue Sharing Funds (DBH), and General Allocation Funds (DAU) in Papua showed stability. At the same time, Economic Growth varied, reflecting complex economic challenges. With different contributions in each region, PAD supports financial independence, and DBH is allocated fairly and evenly. Overall, a sustainable policy is needed for economic stability, considering the potential and challenges of each region. The research results are expected to provide accurate information that helps in decision-making and policy improvement and is expected to be a benchmark for community performance for the regional government. It also theoretically tests regional revenue sources' management, including expenditure and financing, and its impact on poverty, area, capital expenditure, and economic growth.