Dwi Prasetyani, Sumardi Sumardi, Aulia Hapsari Juwita, Vita Kartika Sari, Akhmad Daerobi

A triangulation approach in analyzing creative economy: Evidence from Wonogiri regency

Introduction

A triangulation approach in analyzing creative economy: evidence from wonogiri regency. Evaluate Wonogiri's creative economy potential & strategies via triangulation. Uncover key sectors like fashion, traditional food, & tourism. Recommends forming a Creative Economy Development Coordination Team.

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate regional potential and develop strategies based on creative economy activities, both in the creative industries sector and the service sector in Wonogiri Regency. The analytical model used is qualitative method with triangulation approaches that interview from the perspectives of government, business actors, and the community. The results of the study show that five creative industry groups can represent the creative economy in Wonogiri Regency, two of which are the fashion industry (batik) and traditional food (raw cashews, soybeans, and cassava). Another sub-sector supporting the creative economy in Wonogiri Regency is tourism potential. The novelty of this research is the use of a comprehensive triangulation approach to identify creative economy sectors with untapped potential and to produce a mapping of the creative economy ecosystem specific to the characteristics of Wonogiri Regency. Currently, Wonogiri Regency has not issued legislation as a reference for creative economy development. The potential of natural resources, diversity of arts and culture, innovative and creative resources in the form of characteristics from the perspective of the creative economy, as well as infrastructure and facilities are needed to empower these potential resources. The contribution of this research is evidence-based concrete recommendations for immediately forming a Creative Economy Development Coordination Team along with infrastructure, facilities, and funding support to implement creative economy development in Wonogiri Regency.

Review

This study offers a timely evaluation of the creative economy potential within Wonogiri Regency, aiming to identify existing activities and propose strategic development pathways. Utilizing a qualitative methodology with a distinctive triangulation approach, the research gathers insights from government, business actors, and the community to provide a multi-faceted understanding of the local creative ecosystem. The focus on regional potential and actionable strategies for development is highly relevant given the increasing global emphasis on creative industries as drivers of economic growth. A key strength of this research lies in its application of a comprehensive triangulation approach, which the authors highlight as a novelty, to identify untapped potential within creative economy sectors and map the specific ecosystem of Wonogiri Regency. The findings successfully pinpoint five creative industry groups, notably emphasizing fashion (batik) and traditional foods, alongside the significant role of tourism. The study effectively identifies critical gaps, such as the absence of specific legislation for creative economy development in Wonogiri, and underscores the necessity of leveraging natural, cultural, innovative, and infrastructural resources. The most tangible contribution is the provision of evidence-based concrete recommendations, including the immediate formation of a Creative Economy Development Coordination Team, backed by necessary infrastructure, facilities, and funding. While the abstract clearly outlines the study's scope and contributions, a more detailed elaboration in the full paper could enhance its impact. For instance, explaining the specific criteria used to identify and select the "five creative industry groups" would strengthen the analytical framework. The claim of "comprehensive triangulation" as a novelty could benefit from further explanation of *how* this approach uniquely uncovers insights beyond standard multi-stakeholder qualitative methods. Additionally, while the recommendations are concrete, discussing potential implementation challenges or strategies to overcome them (e.g., funding mechanisms, inter-agency coordination) would further solidify their practical utility. Future research could explore the long-term impacts of the proposed strategies or conduct comparative analyses with other regions that have successfully fostered their creative economies.

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