Analysis of Poverty in Gunungkidul Regency, Indonesia in the Context of the Region’s Macroeconomic Performance

Abstract

Poverty is a global issue faced by all countries, both developed and developing countries. In general, poverty is measured based on income levels and an individual's ability to meet minimum basic needs. This study aims to identify poverty conditions in the kapanewon area that are priorities in poverty alleviation programs, as well as formulate a handling model that is tailored to the characteristics of the region. This research was carried out in Gunungkidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. In addition, secondary data was used from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The analysis methods applied include descriptive statistical analysis as well as quantitative and qualitative approaches. The poverty depth index in Gunungkidul Regency has been the highest compared to DIY Province, and even in 2023 there has been a small increase in depth, from 2.63 to 2.71. This increase was a signed that the depth index still a serious matter, and it also shown an indication that there is still a lot of extreme poverty in Gunungkidul. The results of the research found that poverty in Gunungkidul Regency was basically natural poverty, namely poverty that arises due to existing natural and geophysical conditions. Likewise, part of the Gununkidul area was the Gunungsewu Karts area which was a conservated land. The condition of some poor households was unhealthy and requires treatment. Including poor household skills in general, such as farming, livestock, and agriculture. Then, poor households were more interested in providing job opportunities than business opportunities. It was necessary to carry out technological engineering to increase the productivity of dry land through the development of water availability infrastructure and the engineering.