Beyond resource abundance: Evaluating the impact of mining and fiscal transfers on regional sustainable development index

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High sustainable development index observed in Papua and parts of Sulawesi, indicating possible regional contrasts.
Panel data regression across 10 provinces highlighted significant effects of fiscal transfers on sustainable development metrics.
Findings suggest that the mining sector's contribution is hindered by the natural resource curse and lack of sustainable practices.
Better management and environmentally friendly technology in mining are crucial for improving development indices in these regions.

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This analysis reveals disparities in sustainable development across Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua, suggesting mining’s limited benefits.

Abae et al. (2025) studied this question.

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