Mapping of Regional Potential and Competitiveness in Constructing a Self-Reliance Model For Mentawai Indigenous Communities

Authors

  • Margaretha Ardhanari Management Department, Faculty of Business, Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
  • Sebastianus Widanarto Prijowuntato Departement of Accounting Education, Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta
  • Paulus Sukapto Department of Industrial Engineering, Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.
  • Visi Saujaningati Kristyanto Management Department, Faculty of Business, Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
  • Marihot Nainggolan Department of Industrial Engineering, Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/gijes.v1i4.136

Keywords:

UMA, Competitiveness, Underdeveloped Areas, and Local Potential

Abstract

This paper aims to map the potential of the region and competitiveness in constructing a model of self-reliance for the Mentawai indigenous peoples. Design/methodology/approach Techniques of collecting data by interviewing and studying documents and archives. The target respondents are government officials, tribal chiefs, teachers, clergy, and community leaders. Findings - The gross enrollment rate (APK) for elementary schools in 2021 is 115.91 percent; SMP APK is 86.54 percent; and high school APK of 67.07 percent. Practical implications collect data on Mentawai in an effort to build a recommendation namely 1) training for UMA members to determine appropriate training for UMA members, such as services, craft training, food processing, culture, religion, and so on; 2) Recording and enlivening the cultures that exist in UMA; 3) increasing capacity building and developing the character of UMA members, 3) Awareness of tourism potential; 4) Development of internet network and digital literacy. Originality/value this study analyzes a real picture of the Mentawai situation and conditions in an effort to develop so that Mentawai is able to develop in keeping pace with developments with other regions.

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Published

2024-01-20

How to Cite

Ardhanari, M., Sebastianus Widanarto Prijowuntato, Paulus Sukapto, Visi Saujaningati Kristyanto, & Marihot Nainggolan. (2024). Mapping of Regional Potential and Competitiveness in Constructing a Self-Reliance Model For Mentawai Indigenous Communities . Greenation International Journal of Engineering Science, 1(4), 170–182. https://doi.org/10.38035/gijes.v1i4.136