PENGEMBANGAN POTENSI LOKAL DI KABUPATEN BOJONEGORO: MENGGUNAKAN PERSPEKTIF LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (LED)

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the development of regional potential and competitiveness in Bojonegoro Regency through the Local Economic Development (LED) approach proposed by Edward J. Blakely, which includes the elements of Locality, Business and the Economic Base, Employment Resources, and Community Resources. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method with data collected through interviews, field observations, and document studies. The findings indicate that local development has improved, particularly in basic infrastructure, although its distribution remains uneven across the region. In terms of the economic base, Bojonegoro’s economy is still dominated by the oil and gas sector; however, the local government has begun promoting diversification by strengthening agriculture, MSMEs, labor-intensive industries, and tourism development. Regarding employment resources, the local workforce is sufficiently available, but many workers still lack skills aligned with industrial needs, necessitating the expansion of training and certification programs. Meanwhile, within community resources, community institutions are present but their capacity and participation still need enhancement. Overall, the study shows that the development of regional potential and competitiveness in Bojonegoro requires improvements in infrastructure quality, strengthened human resources, economic diversification, and stronger collaboration among the government, communities, and business actors.