Pengaruh Karakteristik Kepala Daerah Terhadap Investasi Pemerintah Daerah Dan Kemandirian Daerah (studi Pada Pemerintah Provinsi Di Indonesia)

Abstract. This research aims to analyze the influence of regional head characteristicson regional government investment and how much influence it has on the level of regional independence in Indonesia. Using provincial regional government data in Indonesia during 2017-2021 having reached a conclusive sample size of 170 observations. This yields the results research show that the characteristics of regional heads have an influence on the investment level of a region. Apart from that, it was found that the characteristics of regional heads and investment play a role in increasing regional independence. The results of this research have the implication that every regional head needs to strengthen both professional and educational backgrounds. In addition, to increase investment, it is necessary to evaluate the productivity of regional heads by utilizing existing resources in the region. In this way, regions will be able to finance their own autonomous activities, which will be followed by increased regional independence.