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Journal : Journal of Asean Studies on Maritime Issues

POVERTY REDUCTION IN INDONESIA: A CHALLENGE FACING ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY Kindangen, Paulus; Paruntu, Carolus Paulus
Journal of Asean Studies on Maritime Issues Vol 1, No 1 (2015)
Publisher : Journal of Asean Studies on Maritime Issues

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Poverty reduction is an important agenda of Indonesian government. Endeavors to reduce poverty require identification of its main influencing factors. This research was conducted to show  the role of economic growth and entrepreneurship in alleviating poverty in Indonesia. Descriptive analysis was done using secondary data and several empirical findings. This study shows that poverty in Indonesia decreased as the economy grew continuously in the long period of time. During the Asia financial crisis poverty jumped up, but then reduced again as the crisis ended and the economic growth did persist. This conclusion is in line with findings of various empirical studies. Two empirical studies in North Sulawesi indicate that entrepreneurship influence household income positively. These findings state that entrepreneurship or entrepreneurship spirit enable households to perform well in economic activities result in higher household income. As houshold income increases, poverty reduces. It means that entrepreneurship has positive influence on poverty reduction. In macroeconomic view, increased income of  households causes increased economic growth. This study concludes that economic growth reduces poverty and that entrepreneurship has positive influence on economic growth as well as poverty reduction. It is recommended that, the endeavor to reduce poverty should always be one of the government priorities and that the government should keep on struggling to foster economic growth as an important way to reduce poverty. Poverty reduction as a result of economic growth supported by strong entrepreneurship enables this country to be better prepared facing Asean Economic Community.
Co-Authors Adelina Agnes Lapian, Adelina Agnes Adolf, Nanlohy Jay Agus Suman Alfa Ryan Oroh Anderson Kumenaung Andrea Kalesaran Andro Tumbelaka, Andro Angela Nirmala Maria Lumi Arie, Fitty V. Arrazi Bin Hasan Jan Arrazi Hasan Jan, Arrazi Hasan Asnawi, Ratnajati Atalya Friska Makapia Billy Firman Manope Bode Lumanouw Brigitta Febiola Saniska Magdalena Atotoy Caecilia, Pijoh Meliani Carolus Paulus Paruntu Catherine Christiani Pandeiroot Christmas T. Nauli Siregar Daisy S.M. Engka, Daisy S.M. Damo, Tiara Theresia Dareho, Maykel P. David Peter Rotinsulu Dewi Susita Diandra Gratia Sumanti Djamali, Radjab Djamaluddin, Reza . Durian, Rivicky P. Een N. Walewangko, Een N. Een Novritha Walewangko, Een Novritha Elce Yuliana Sumangkut, Elce Yuliana Emilia Gunawan Emilia M Gunawan Emilia M. Gunawan Emilia M. Gunawan Emilia Margareth Gunawan Emor, Desinta Ephifania Sartje Louisa Bagau Erdiansyah Wuniarto Farlane S. Rumokoy Ferdinand J Tumewu Ferdinand J. Tumewu Ferdinand J. Tumewu Ferdinand Tumewu Ferdinand Tumewu Fitty Valdi Arie, Fitty Valdi Frederik G. Worang, Frederik G. Frederik Worang Gaghana, Ramona L. Gaghana, Ramona Leny George M.V. Kawung, George M.V. Ghiffari, Muhammad Fadhlan Gosal, Elsie Hanna Elisabeth Grace Sumbung Greis Sendouw Greydi Normala Sari Gultom, Helvine Gunawan, Emilia M. Hendra Tawas Hermawan, Tulus Hosea, Sheila S. Indrie D. Palandeng Indrie Debbie Palandeng Inri Hana Menajang Irvan Trang Ita Pingkan Rorong J.F. Alfa Tumbuan Jacky S. B. Sumarauw Jacobus, Elvira Handayani Jeify Lioni Agustin Suwuh Jessy J. Pondaag Jessy J. Pondaag Jessy jousina Pondaag Johan Tumiwa Jolyanis Lainawa Joubert B. Maramis Julio Lawren Rumokoy Kaat, Marsye H Kaban, Zakariya U. Kalangi, Johnny A. F Karuntu, Merlin M. Karuntu, Merlyn M Katili, Kristian KAWUNG, GEORGE M.V Keles Dikna Maria, Keles Dikna Kesya Waha Kezia T. I Tumundo Kimberly Virgin Langie Kliwon Hidayat Kojo, Abrian Imanuel Kojo, Christoffel . Koleangan, Rosalina A.M Kotambunan, Tabita Olivia KOYONGIAN, CHRISTIAN LENDY Kurnala, Kevin . Lalamentik, Agnes Adelvin Lapong, Peggy R. Lengkong, Victor Limpong, Estela Isabelita Evita Liow, Meilany S.D Liow, Meilany S.D. Lonteng, Ekaristi Lucky Dotulong Lumy, Denny G. Lumy, Denny George Madjegu, Mahdalena S. Magdalena Wullur Makanoneng, Sherly Grace Mandagi, Trully Syanne Welmina Mandey, Verel R Mangundap, Hizkia Toar Manoppo, Elvieta Mantiri, Ekklesia A. Manuel, Angelia J. Maria Tielung Maria V. J. Tielung Maringka, Marko Luis Flein Masikome, Melkiur Johanis Masinambow, Vecky A. J. Masinambow, Vecky A.J Masinambow, Vecky A.J. Mawati, Maria K. Mawei, Priskila Firsty Mawu, Fitri Valentine Melmambessy, Thiopillo . Merinda H. Ch. Pandowo Michael Yehudavid Jabbar Miracle Bernadus Mirah, Meyvi Rine Morissa Wongkar Mumek, Archiko R Natalia V. P. Wurarah Nikolas Fajar Wuryaningrat Nurhayati, Laily Nurul Winarno Oktaviani, Lilis Oley, Octavio P. Y Omega, Gabriel Priskilla Oroh, Cliff R. Pangemanan, Renny Hermina Pangow, Laurel F. E. Pantas, Oldri O. Pelengkahu, Syaloom Syenny Pio, Tirsa Petra Pogaga, Stella Grace Ira Pojoh, Lourina S.A. Pondaag, Jessy J Pongoh, Andreas D. Pradipta Mandasari Parasan PRATAMA, RISKY Pricilia Sumarmo Putra, Ferdinan Eka Putra Eka Rarun, Kanisius Rattu, Cristian Naftaly Rauan, Celina M. T. C Regina Trifena Saerang Regina Trifena Saerang Revydo Takasihaeng Rita Taroreh Rogi, Mira H Rogi, Mira Helen Rorong, Ita Pingkan Fasnie Rosalina A.M. Koleangan, Rosalina A.M. Rotinsulu, Bill G. Rotinsulu, Debby Ch. Rotinsulu, Eve Abrillia Samanta Rudy Wenas Rumengan, Natasya S. Rungkat, Jeine Silvane Saerang, Ivonne Stanley Saerang, Regina T. Sambuaga, Resa . Sampit, Maria M.I Sasiang, Bryan Jonathan Kevin Sengkey, Clara J. Shinta J. C. Wangke Shinta J.C. Wangke Shinta Wangke, Shinta Siahaan, Karina . SONDAKH, CHRISTIAAN VICTOR Sumayow, Prenal Jason Filemon Talangamin, Olvy Beatriks Tamburian, Aprilia Tampatty, Reivita E. Taroreh, Claudia T. Tasik, Hizika H.D. Tasik, Hizkia . Tielung, Maria . Tika Silvana Tintingon, Glorya p. Tirajoh, Watson J. Tiwa, Angel Syerina Togas, Pricella T. Tombokan, Pingkan Enggelina Torar, Fanny Torongkang, Andre Marsel Tri Oldi Rotinsulu Tri Oldy Rotinsulu Triska Prisilia Rawung Trivena, Koroh Lavenia Tumatar, Carenina A. Tumbuan, Willem J. F. A. Tumbuan, Willem J.F.A. Tumewu, Ferdinand . Tumiwa, Johan . Tumiwa, Johan . Twice Seisy Oumuro Pinontoan Umboh, Chandra C. Vanya Monica Debora Frans Venesia Rasuh Vistasusiyanti, Vistasusiyanti Walintukan, Veybe Watulingas, Christofel A.S. Watulingas, Christofel Alvonsus Supit Wehantouw, Denny Valentino Wilar, Ariance Willem J.F.A Tumbuan Wiwin Anggriani Salawali Woran, Hani Jodi Wowor, Bomantara M. E. Wowor, Lingkan Theofhani Yantje Uhing Yesonnia Gabriella Mamelas Yessica Dian Oktriyani Kalesaran Zainudin Hilimi