Analisis Sektor Unggulan sebagai Penentu Prioritas Pembangunan di Kabupaten Karo

Abstract

This study aims to determine the economic sectors that are basic and nonbasic, changes and growth of economic sectors, and leading sectors in the economy in Karo Regency. The data used in this study are secondary data sourced from the BPS of Karo Regency and the BPS of North Sumatra Province. The analysis methods used in this study are Location Quotient (LQ) Analysis, Shift Share (SS) Analysis, Growth Ratio Model (MRP) Analysis and Overlay Analysis. The results of the Location Quotient (LQ) analysis provide the conclusion that Karo Regency has seven basic sectors and ten non-basic sectors. The results of the Shift Share (SS) analysis provide the conclusion that there are twelve sectors in Karo Regency that are growing rapidly, thirteen sectors that are competitive, and eleven advanced (progressive) sectors. The results of the Growth Ratio Model (MRP) analysis provide the conclusion that there are six sectors included in classification I, two sectors included in classification II, six sectors included in classification III, and three sectors included in classification IV. The results of the Overlay analysis provide the conclusion that the leading sectors in Karo Regency are the transportation and warehousing sector, the accommodation and food and beverage provision sector, the education services sector, and the health services and social activities sector. In an effort to maximize the process of economic growth and economic development, the four leading sectors must be made a priority for development in Karo Regency.