DETERMINAN KEMISKINAN DI PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGAН 2020-2024

This study aims to analyze the determinant factors of poverty in Central Sulawesi Province for the period 2020-
2024, focusing on open unemployment, education, and per capita income. The research method uses quantitative
panel data analysis with secondary data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Central Sulawesi, covering 13
regencies/cities. The selection of regression models was conducted through Chow and Hausman tests, which
indicated the fixed effect model as the most appropriate model. The analysis results show that open unemployment
and education have a positive but not statistically significant effect on poverty. Meanwhile, per capita expenditure
has a negative and significant effect on poverty, with a coefficient of determination (Adj. R²) of 99.68%, indicating
that the three variables can explain most of the variation in poverty. These findings confirm that increasing people's
purchasing power through economic policies that promote per capita expenditure is a crucial step in reducing
poverty. On the other hand, education and unemployment management require deeper intervention, such as
improving education quality and creating employment opportunities, to strengthen the effectiveness of poverty
alleviation programs. This study recommends that local governments prioritize policies focused on increasing
community income and equalizing access to education and employment opportunities.
Keywords: Central Sulawesi, Education, Per Capita Income, Poverty, Unemployment.