Fisheries Blue Economy Role in Sorong City SEZ Policy
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https://doi.org/10.26623/ebsj.v10i1.12961Keywords:
blue economy, fisheries development, Sorong SEZ, sustainable growth, regional economyAbstract
This study aimed to analyze the potential of the blue economy concept in the fisheries sector to support the development of the Sorong Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in West Papua. The research focused on evaluating the contribution of the fisheries sector to the regional economy and its role in ensuring sustainable marine resource management. A quantitative descriptive method was employed, utilizing Location Quotient (LQ) and Shift Share Analysis (SSA) to identify key sectors and assess regional competitiveness. The findings revealed that the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector in Sorong experienced fluctuating contributions to the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) between 2019 and 2023, with a notable decline in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, the sector demonstrated a recovery in the following years and was identified as a base sector in 2023, as indicated by an LQ value greater than one. These results emphasized the strategic importance of the fisheries sector in driving regional economic growth and underscored the need for a sustainable development framework. Strengthening investment, enhancing fisheries infrastructure, and empowering local fishers were identified as crucial strategies. The integration of the blue economy approach into SEZ policies could promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth while supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goals 8 and 14
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