Sustainable Economic Potential Mapping Based on Plantation and Tourism Sectors Post Mining Resources Scarcity

Abstract

This research was conducted with a purpose of mapping the economy potential based on plantation and tourism sectors, which have been the leading alternative sectors in Belitung Timur Regency post mining resources scarcity. The type of research method chosen for this theme is a descriptive survey that requires primary and secondary data. The complete data collection was analyzed using a descriptive statistic method. The research shows that; (1) mining resources scarcity shown by the rate of economic growth for mining sector tends to decrease in the last couple of years. Apart from that, the scarcity of the resources is identified by the difficulty of founding a profitable mining field either socially or economically. It shows that, in the future, mining field can no longer be a leading sector that supports Belitung Timur Regency’s economy development; (2) plantation and tourism are two potential sectors that could help building a sustainable economy development post mining resources scarcity.

Keywords: Sustainable economy development, plantation, Tourism.