Muhammad Yusuf, Andi Samsir, Siswan Tiro, Muhammad Ilyas, Andi Dyna Riana, Amran Saru, Mubariq Ahmad, Christy Desta Pratama
Indonesia has a high potential for marine and fisheries resources. However, they have not become the central pillar of national development, and their contribution is low, compared to any other sector. Thus, a development model is needed to encourage the growth of marine and fisheries resource-based sectors as a pillar of national development. The blue economy model can be implemented in the national development, and, as a business model, it prioritizes innovation, job creation, community welfare improvement, and environmental conservation. The present study aimed to develop policy scenarios based on blue economy for encouraging regional economic growth in South Sulawesi. The study implemented a quantitative approach by using dynamic system analysis techniques. The study was conducted in marine resources-based cities and districts in South Sulawesi, including Makassar, Maros, Pangkep, Barru, Pare-Pare, Pinrang, Takalar, Jeneponto, Bantaeng, Bulukumba, Selayar, Sinjai, Bone, Wajo, and Luwu. The data collection involved primary and secondary data. The data collection methods were: desk study, FGD (focus group discussion), survey (interview), and field observation techniques. The results of blue economic policy model in South Sulawesi can be supported through the output of the electricity sector, which leads to an increase in the output of the fisheries sector (fishery value) by USD 105,626 or around 12.29%. Increasing the output of the fisheries sector will lead to regional economic growth through the fisheries industry (ice factories, cold storage, etc.), and the food and snack industry, using fish or seafood as inputs. This industrial growth will absord labor, open up new business opportunities, and increase community and regional income. Thus, the blue economic model can become one of the pivotal policies of the South Sulawesi governement for driving the regional economic growth. © 2024, BIOFLUX SRL. All rights reserved.
Department of Agrobusiness, Faculty of Fisheries, Cokroaminoto University of Makassar, St. Perintis Kemerdekaan Km 11, South Sulawesi, Makassar, 90245, Indonesia; Department of Economics Development, Faculty of Economy and Businness, State University of Makassar, St. Pendidikan I No.27, Tidung, South Sulawesi, Makassar, 90222, Indonesia; Perkumpulan Katalis Indonesia, St. Faisal X No.8, South Sulawesi, Makassar, Indonesia; Marine Affairs and Fisheries Department of South Sulawesi Province, St. Bajiminasa No. 12, South Sulawesi, Makassar, Indonesia; Department of Integrated Coastal Resources Management, Post Graduate School, Hasanuddin University, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan, Km.10, Tamalanrea, South Sulawesi, Makassar, 90245, Indonesia; Conservation Strategy Fund, Graha Simatupang, Tower 2C, 4th Floor St. TB. Simatupang, Kav. 38 Pasar Minggu, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia
