Smart Economy to Strengthen the Local Economy of Mataram City

Abstract

The economic growth of Mataram City in the last five years has relied on mainstay economic activities, namely the construction, services, and wholesale and retail trade categories. One of the priority issues in the Long-Term Development Plan (LTDP) document in Mataram City today and in the future is the development of Smart Economy. The target of Smart Economy is to create an ecosystem that supports community economic activities that are in line with the leading regional economic sectors that are adaptive to changes that occur in the era of disruption. The research method used is a descriptive research method with a qualitative and exploratory approach. The data collection methods used are interview methods, observation methods, and literature reviews. The Smart City developed by the Mataram City Government in the future is a smart city in developing and managing resources effectively and efficiently to maximize public services, education, and halal tourism and support sustainable development by utilizing information and communication technology with values - Advanced Religious and Cultural which are implemented through the Long-Term Development Plan (LTDP) Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP).

Key Words: smart city, smart economy, local economy