ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT DEFENSE AND SECURITY AS THE FOREMOST AND OUTERMOST REGIONS IN THE NATUNA REGENCY OF RIAU ISLANDS PROVINCE

Abstract

The title of this research is "Economic Development Strategies to Support Defense and Security as the Frontier and Outermost Regions in Natuna Regency, Riau Islands Province; Economic growth is slow. While its natural potential is quite high, especially in the tourism, agriculture and marine and fisheries sectors, it has not shown progress. Vision, mission Nawacita Jokowi-JK pay special attention to the border region, to maintain the integrity and sovereignty of the nation. Economic development must be carried out so that it does not depend on supplies from neighboring countries. The purpose of this study is to determine the condition of defense and security, economic conditions and their development as well as economic development strategies that should be expected to be able to face threats that disturb the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia. Descriptive qualitative research methods and SWOT analysis. In conclusion, the defense conditions of the Army, Air Force and Navy are still lacking. The security conditions in Natuna Police Station are still lacking. The lack of sea transportation facilities and the high cost of living and the lack of communication facilities (cellular providers). Economic conditions, the agricultural sector is only able to meet their own needs, transportation difficulties. The small industry sector began to develop into online marketing. Trade and Koperasi and Micro Business. The number of large, medium and small traders experienced a significant increase. Increasing tourist attractions, but domestic and foreign tourists have not significantly increased. The advice of the central government to immediately implement a program to increase the number of Army, Air Force, and Navy personnel and the police. Economic Development Strategy will be realized soon.