Poverty Reduction Based On Innovation And Policy-Socio-Economic Transformation In Mining Areas Southeast Sulawesi Nickel

Abstract

This study examines poverty alleviation strategies in nickel mining areas in Southeast Sulawesi through an innovation- and policy-based approach. Mining activities, while contributing to economic growth, have simultaneously created new forms of poverty, environmental degradation, and social inequality. Using a multidisciplinary framework, this study integrates quantitative methods (household surveys, linear regression analysis, and multidimensional poverty indices), spatial approaches (GIS and remote sensing), qualitative methods (in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and participant observation), and policy analysis. The results highlight that poverty in mining areas is not only related to income levels but also to multidimensional deprivation, including education, health, and access to public services. The findings also reveal spatial disparities, with concentrated poverty zones strongly associated with environmental degradation and limited infrastructure. This study proposes an integrated poverty alleviation model that combines economic diversification, local empowerment, sustainable land rehabilitation, and participatory governance. Furthermore, this model emphasizes the importance of policy innovation and inclusive CSR practices to ensure equitable distribution of mining benefits. This research contributes both theoretically and practically by offering evidence-based strategies that can be adapted to various socio-economic and geographic contexts. It also provides a roadmap for policymakers, local governments, and industry stakeholders to design sustainable interventions aimed at poverty reduction and social transformation in mining-affected areas.