Economics, Socio-Cultural, and Environment on Poverty in Aceh, Indonesia

The study aims to determine whether the government budget through education, health, and access to capital can alleviate poverty; whether the presence of waste can affect the poverty rate; and whether income inequality and gender equality can overcome the poverty rate in Aceh Province. This research aims to examine the significance of poverty alleviation in Aceh Province, utilizing three distinct approaches: economic, socio-cultural, and environmental. Its contribution is crucial as it aims to decrease the poverty rate and boost community. productivity by actively engaging local government policies, entrepreneurs, and communities. The study utilized panel data analysis and fixed effect model method to analyze data from 2016 to 2022 across 23 districts/cities in Aceh Province. The education budget, health budget, MSME loan disbursement, landfill, inequality, and gender development index have a simultaneous and partial impact on the poverty. The government needs to improve the quality of budgeting in the education and health sectors that are right on target. MSMEs, particularly young entrepreneurs, should have improved access to credit. The government must implement profitable waste management strategies, including lucrative recycling programs. Achieving the desired prosperity for the entire community necessitates establishing income and gender equality. JEL Classification: I22, I32, Q53.