<![CDATA[Aggregate economic growth in West Java remains accompanied by regional disparities. This study evaluates economic growth convergence to accelerate development in lagging regions. Employing panel data from 27 cities and regencies over the 2018–2022 period, the research applies the Barro and Sala-i-Martin model encompassing sigma, absolute, and conditional convergence integrated with Sustainable Development Goals indicators. The empirical analysis confirms that sigma and beta economic convergence have occurred across West Java. The education index and poverty alleviation from the Social Pillar, creative MSME expansion within the Economic Pillar, and environmental quality under the Environmental Pillar significantly influence GRDP growth and accelerate the convergence rate. Conversely, unemployment within the Economic Pillar, water availability from the Environmental Pillar, and child abuse cases representing the Legal and Governance Pillar exhibit no significant short-term impact on regional economic performance. These findings emphasize aligning regional development policies with key sustainability priorities to address disparities and foster equitable growth. JEL: O47, R11, Q01.]]>
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