LAMPUNG PROVINCE E-COMMERCE POTENTIAL IN FACING IMT-GT 2020

Abstract

The Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) cooperation has been formed since 1993, but significantly developed since January 12, 2007. In Indonesia, that are part of the IMT-GT cooperation are Aceh, Bangka-Belitung, Bengkulu, Jambi, Lampung, South Sumatra, Riau, Kepulauan Riau, North Sumatra and West Sumatra. It is understood that the IMT-GT area is the island of Sumatra, with the potential of natural resources, but has weaknesses in infrastructure facilities. IMT-GT is an opportunity for Lampung Province to develop its region through bilateral and multilateral para-diplomacy as well as to have competitiveness and not be left behind in the era of free trade and the ASEAN Community. As the IMT-GT focus focuses on the private sector, complementary and comparative advantages need to be identified. One other issue that is currently being an interesting issue is the Digital Economy which is interpreted as economic and business activities based on internet-based markets, or as it is commonly known as e-commerce. This study uses a qualitative approach in identifying the e-commerce potential of Lampung Province supported by library research method and holding Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with Local Planning Agency (Bappeda) and other related agencies.