Analisis Ketimpangan Pembangunan Wilayah Provinsi Sumatera Utara 2020-2024
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https://doi.org/10.66249/confluence.v1i2.35Keywords:
Ketimpangan Pembangunan, Sumatera Utara, Indeks Williamson, PDRB, Pemerataan WilayahAbstract
This study aims to analyze regional development inequality in North Sumatra Province during the period 2020–2024. The inequality is measured using indicators such as Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) per capita, the Williamson Index, and the distribution of economic sectors across districts and cities. The findings reveal that economic growth in the province is highly concentrated in Medan, Deli Serdang, and Binjai, which together contribute more than 40% of North Sumatra’s GRDP. In contrast, peripheral and island regions such as Nias, Mandailing Natal, and Pakpak Bharat continue to face limited infrastructure access, low human resource quality, and dependence on primary sectors with low added value. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 exacerbated inequality, as economic recovery occurred more rapidly in urban centers compared to lagging regions. Government efforts through toll road construction, port development, and fiscal transfers have improved connectivity, yet they have not significantly reduced disparities between regions. Consequently, regional development inequality in North Sumatra remains relatively high up to 2024. More aggressive strategies are required to achieve equitable development, including better distribution of investment, strengthening of local leading sectors, and improved access to basic services in underdeveloped areas.
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