ACCELERATION OF POTENTIAL SECTORS TO OPTIMISE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY IN PALU, CENTRAL SULAWESI PROVINCE

Palu City has a potential comparative advantage that is different from other districts or cities. However, Palu City actually ranks fourth in contributing GRDP for Central Sulawesi Province. This research aims to analyze the business sectors that become the leading and potential sectors in Palu City. This research uses descriptive quantitative approach with secondary data obtained from BPS and some related literature. The analytical tools used are location quotient analysis, shift share, Klassen typology, and scalogram with time series 2016-2020. The results prove that the potential sectors in Palu City include Government Administration, Defense and Compulsory Social Security; Education, Transportation and Trade Services; Water Procurement, Waste Management, Waste and Recycling; Real Estate; Corporate Services; Electricity and Gas Processing; Information and Communication; Provision of Eating and Drinking Accommodation; Repair of Cars and Motorcycles; Wholesale and Retail Trade. Based on SWOT analysis, several strategies through strategic planning to increase economic growth and regional development of Palu City in order to achieve optimal and targeted development.