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The Urgency of Border Area Development Towards Special Economic Zones: Legal Guarantees for Social Welfare in Indonesia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Border areas will continue to lag behind other regions without proper management. The limited natural resources in these areas pose a challenge for development. Through national strategic projects, border regions are expected to compete and enhance the well-being of their communities. This research aims to analyze the efforts of border regions in realizing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to address regional disparities in Indonesia. Using doctrinal legal research with a legislative approach and comparative studies, the findings show that establishing SEZs in border areas, specifically North Kalimantan, provides a legal guarantee that facilitates economic functions. This will accelerate economic development in North Kalimantan and nationally, promote infrastructure, and support sustainable, environmentally sound development, contributing to community welfare. Therefore, meeting SEZ regulations is part of a legal guarantee under responsive law..

Source: Pancasila and Law Review

DOI: 10.25041/plr.v5i2.4067

Authors: Yahya Ahmad Zein, Arif Rohman

Institution: Universitas Borneo Tarakan

Language: English

Topic: Economic Zones and Regional Development

Subfield: General Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Reduced inequalities, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410145452

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