THE EFFECT OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH LEVEL ON POVERTY IN GORONTALO PROVINCE

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of Education and Health Levels partially and simultaneously on poverty in Gorontalo Province. The method used in this research is multiple linear analysis method using panel data. The data used is secondary data in the form of data from 6 regencies/cities (Boalemo Regency, Gorontalo Regency, Pohuwato Regency, Bone Bolango Regency, North Gorontalo Regency, Gorontalo City) sourced from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in the 2016-2020 observation period. , namely data on education level (pure enrollment rate, school enrollment rate, average length of schooling), health (life expectancy), and poverty in Gorontalo Province. The collected data were analyzed using classical assumption test and multiple linear regression. The results of this study indicate that partially the level of educationwhich is seen from the variables of the Pure Participation Rate (APM) and the School Participation Rate (APS) have a positive and insignificant effect on poverty in Gorontalo Province, meaning that if the NER and APS increase, poverty will also increase. While the variable Average Length of School (RLS) has a negative and significant effect on poverty in Gorontalo Province, meaning that if the RLS increases, poverty will decrease. Health as seen from the Life Expectancy Rate (AHH) has a negative and significant effect on poverty in Gorontalo Province, meaning that if the AHH increases, poverty will decrease. Simultaneously, the level of education and health has a negative and significant effect on poverty in Gorontalo Province, meaning that if the level of education and health increases together, it will reduce poverty.