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Journal : Research Horizon

Economic and Investment Opportunities in Local Level: Exploring Economic Development in an Indonesian Regency Husnah Husnah; Mohamad Ichwan Ichwan
Research Horizon Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54518/rh.3.1.2023.640-657

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The increase in investment is essential to accelerate national economic development and achieve Indonesia's political and economic sovereignty. This study focuses on the significance of increased investment to foster national economic development and achieve Indonesia's political and economic sovereignty. Its primary aim is to assess the investment potential in Buol Regency. The research draws on both primary data from surveys and focus group discussions across sub-districts, as well as secondary data from reputable sources like the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) and relevant government agencies concerning investment in the region. The findings underscore the existence of substantial economic potential and investment opportunities in Buol Regency, with notable prospects in the food, infrastructure, and energy sectors. To effectively harness these opportunities, the formulation of comprehensive investment policies is imperative, encompassing strategic steps to fully realize the benefits of investment in Buol Regency.
Model for Developing Student Entrepreneurial Intentions to Anticipate Educated Unemployment Husnah Husnah; Harnida W. Adda; Munawarah Munawarah
Research Horizon Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54518/rh.3.2.2023.108-119

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This research addresses the pressing issue of increasing unemployment among college graduates in Palu City, arising from the lack of opportunities in the formal job market. To combat this problem, the study proposes fostering creativity, initiative, innovation, and independence among graduates through entrepreneurial activities. The research aims to design and develop a model that stimulates students' entrepreneurial intentions to preempt the rise in educated unemployment in Palu City. The specific objectives are as follows: 1) Identify the level of entrepreneurial interest among students; 2) Test and analyze the implementation of the Student Entrepreneurial Intention Model, considering entrepreneurship education, achievement needs, and self-efficacy among students at Tadulako University, Palu; 3) Develop a Student Entrepreneurial Intention Model based on the Theory of Planned Behavior, tailored to the unique characteristics of Tadulako University students. Employing a survey method with a quantitative and qualitative descriptive approach, the research utilizes primary and secondary data, including questionnaires, interviews, and observations. The unit of analysis comprises students who took the Entrepreneurship Course during the Even Semester of 2014-2015 at Tadulako University. Data analysis employs descriptive and inferential techniques, specifically Partial Least Square (PLS). This research is expected to contribute to addressing the growing issue of educated unemployment by empowering students to embrace entrepreneurship as a viable career option and pave the way for a more sustainable and enterprising economy in Palu City.
The Role of Business Credit on SME Performance, Regional Economic Output, and Unemployment Husnah Husnah; Suparman Suparman; Rustam Abdul Rauf
Research Horizon Vol. 3 No. 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54518/rh.3.3.2023.151-163

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This study aims to determine the effect of people's business credit on the development of small and medium enterprises, increased output, and unemploymsent in Central Sulawesi by analyzing it from a micro and macro perspective. The micro aspect will analyze the effect of People's Business Credit (KUR) on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) business actors who will utilize primary data with the scope of the research area including: Palu City; Banggai Regency; Poso Regency; Toli-Toli District; and Poso District. Meanwhile, the macro aspect will utilize the Simultaneous Equation method to see the effect of increasing capital (KUR) on output and employment. The results show that people's business credit has a significant and positive effect on the business profits of the recipient of the credit. In addition, there was an increase in labor after receiving credit by 1%. The suggestion put forward is that the addition of working capital from KUR continues to be increased, this is because the addition of labor is proven to increase sales turnover and business profits.