Agricultural sector contribution, regional income, and unemployment as determinants of poverty: Panel data evidence from Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Yudi Pungan; Diana Beatris; Sabirin Sabirin; Katma F Dirun

doi:10.52300/grow.v12i1.27162

Agricultural sector contribution, regional income, and unemployment as determinants of poverty: Panel data evidence from Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Authors

Yudi Pungan Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Palangka Raya
Diana Beatris Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Palangka Raya
Sabirin Sabirin Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Palangka Raya
Katma F Dirun Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Palangka Raya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52300/grow.v12i1.27162

Keywords:

agricultural sector, Central Kalimantan, GRDP per capita, poverty, unemployment

Abstract

This study examines the determinants of poverty across regencies and municipalities in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, by focusing on agricultural sector contribution, GRDP per capita, and the open unemployment rate. Using panel data from 14 regencies/ municipalities during 2020–2024, the study applies a Fixed Effect Model selected through Chow and Hausman tests. The results show that agricultural sector contribution and GRDP per capita have negative and significant effects on poverty, while the open unemployment rate has a positive and significant effect. These findings highlight the importance of inclusive agricultural development, regional income growth, and employment creation in reducing poverty.

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Published

2026-07-06

How to Cite

Pungan, Y., Beatris, D., Sabirin, S., & Dirun, K. F. (2026). Agricultural sector contribution, regional income, and unemployment as determinants of poverty: Panel data evidence from Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Journal Magister Ilmu Ekonomi Universtas Palangka Raya : GROWTH, 12(1), 105–117. https://doi.org/10.52300/grow.v12i1.27162