<![CDATA[Regional economic disparities remain a major development chalenge in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province. This study examines economic convergence and identifies the determinants of district/city GDP per capita growth during the pre- pandemic, pandemic and post-pandemic COVID-19. Using official statistical data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS), the study analyzes panel data from 22 districts/cities during the 2019–2023 period through panel data regression. The explanatory variables include initial GDP per capita, Gini ratio, internet access, open unemployment rate (TPT), and human development index (HDI). The finding reveal significant regional heterogeneity and confirm the presence of economic convergence, as shown by the negative and significant coeficient of initial GDP per capita. HDI positively affects economic growth, whereas Gini ratio and internet access show significant negative effect; while TPT is insignificant. These result highlight the need to strengthen human capital, expand equitable digital infrastructure, and reduce inequality to accelerate regional economic convergence in NTT.]]>
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