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Journal : Gorontalo Development Review

An Analysis of Determinants of Open Unemployment in Riau Islands: Schooling, Growth, Minimum Wages, Gender Okluanty, Fibi Nur; Bachtiar, Arief
Gorontalo Development Review Volume 8 Nomor 2 Oktober 2025
Publisher : Universitas Gorontalo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32662/golder.v8i2.4439

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This Study aims to analyze the effect of mean years of school, economic growth, regional minimum wage, and gender on the open unemployment rate in the Riau Islands Province. The research uses panel data from 7 regencies/cities during the period 2019 to 2024 obtainded from publications of Statistics Indonesia. The results indicate that mean years of school and economic growth have a significant negative effect on the open unemployment rate, the regional minimum wage has no significant effect, while gender has a significant positive effect. These findings highlight the improvements in educational attainment and economic growth can reduce the open unemployments rate, whereas the increasing participation of female labor needs to be balanced with inclusive job creation policies to prevent a rice in unemployment.
Analysis of Factors Influencing Labor Absorption in ASEAN-4 Countries Zhafirah, Rahma; Bachtiar, Arief
Gorontalo Development Review Volume 9 Nomor 1 April 2026
Publisher : Universitas Gorontalo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32662/golder.v9i1.4586

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This study aims to analyze the factors influencing labor absorption in four ASEAN countries—Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines—during the period 2014–2023. The variables used include the Global Innovation Index (GII), Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER), minimum wage, and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The research method used is a quantitative approach with panel data regression analysis using a fixed effects model. The results show that the Global Innovation Index has a significant negative effect on labor absorption, indicating that increased innovation and technology can reduce the demand for traditional labor. Conversely, the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) and minimum wage have a significant positive effect, indicating that increased educational participation can improve the quality of human resources and expand employment opportunities. Meanwhile, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has no significant effect on labor absorption in ASEAN-4 countries. This study emphasizes the importance of improving the quality of education and digital skills of the workforce so that innovation and investment can drive more inclusive and sustainable job creation in the ASEAN-4 region.