<![CDATA[Poverty remains a major problem in many developing countries, including Indonesia. Tojo Una-Una Regency in Central Sulawesi Province is one of the areas still facing relatively high poverty numbers. This research aims to analyze the effect of regional government expenditure on poverty numbers in Tojo Una-Una Regency from 2015 to 2023. The approach used is quantitative with secondary data obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). Analysis was conducted using the elasticity method to measure the sensitivity of changes in the poor population to changes in regional spending. The research results show that the relationship between regional spending and poverty numbers is inconsistent and fluctuative. Most elasticity values show an inelastic category, meaning increased spending has not been able to provide significant impact on poverty reduction. Only in 2020 was a high negative elasticity value found, indicating that spending in that year was quite effective in reducing poverty, possibly due to fiscal policies responsive to the pandemic. Conversely, in 2023, increased spending was actually followed by an increase in the poor population, reflecting inefficiency in budget management. These findings emphasize the importance of improving the effectiveness of regional spending through targeted planning, budget efficiency, and strong oversight so that poverty alleviation programs have real and sustainable impact.]]>
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