Jurnal Ekonomi dan Riset Pembangunan
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): JURNAL EKONOMI DAN RISET PEMBANGUNAN (JERP)

The Role of Multiculturalism in Supporting Economic Development and Local Identity in Brebes Regency

Diah Nadiatul Jannah (Universitas Negeri Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of multiculturalism in supporting economic development and local identity in Brebes Regency. The study employed a literature review method with a descriptive qualitative approach through data collection from journals, books, government documents, and other relevant references. The results show that the cultural diversity of Brebes society, particularly the interaction between Javanese and Sundanese cultures, plays an important role in forming social capital that supports community economic activities. In addition, local identities such as shallots and Brebes salted eggs have developed as cultural symbols and regional economic strengths through SMEs, trade, and the creative economy. However, globalization and modernization pose challenges to the sustainability of local culture. Therefore, strengthening local culture and developing culture-based creative economy are necessary to support sustainable regional development.

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JERP

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Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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Jurnal Ekonomi dan Riset Pembangunan, intended as a scientific publication of thoughts and research results on economics and development written in Indonesian or English. Fields of study relevant to the scope of this journal include: Public Economics, Development Economics, Monetary Economics, ...