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Sustainable Livelihood Approach (SLA) using Spatial Model: A case from Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

*Ardiyanto Maksimilianus Gai orcid scopus  -  Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Institut Teknologi Nasional Malang, Jl. Bendungan Sigura-gura 02, Malang, Indonesia

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Despite its economic potential, Indonesia's rapidly developing tourism hub faces socio-economic disparities. While tourism contributes significantly to local incomes, many communities struggle with poverty, unequal access to resources and environmental degradation. Labuan Bajo, located in West Manggarai Regency, is characterised by diverse topography, ranging from coastal areas to upland rural settlements. The region is heavily dependent on tourism, fishing and small-scale agriculture. However, challenges such as seasonal water scarcity, limited infrastructure and land-use conflicts threaten sustainable development. While some areas benefit from tourism-driven economic growth, others remain marginalised due to inadequate access to capital assets. Understanding these spatial differences is crucial for designing equitable and sustainable livelihood strategies. The Sustainable Livelihood Approach (SLA) provides a framework for understanding how local assets - human, social, natural, financial and physical - interact to shape livelihood outcomes. However, livelihoods are spatially heterogeneous and require localised analysis to inform targeted interventions. By integrating Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR), this study aims to identify spatial disparities in livelihood sustainability and identify key drivers of economic resilience in different areas of Labuan Bajo. The study will produce a spatial map of livelihood assets to highlight resource distribution and gaps in Labuan Bajo. This research will help communities and local governments by identifying gaps in resources and guiding better access to jobs, infrastructure and support.

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