ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF SIMULTANEOUS SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SE) AND PENTA-HELIX COLLABORATION (PH) ON SUSTAINABLE FOOD CROP AGRICULTURE: CASE STUDY FROM WEST SUMATRA, INDONESIA

Abstract

Multi-actor-based agricultural empowerment is one of the strategies to realize sustainable food crop agriculture. Social entrepreneurship (SE) and pentahelix collaboration (PH) are two parameters recognized for strengthening the connection between stakeholders, enhancing the people's economy, and contributing to agricultural empowerment. However, the role of SE and PH collaboration can differ between regions depending on various complex factors. The SE is represented by a combination of the Farmer's exchange rate (EFV), income, and the human development index (HDI). PH is represented by the regional agricultural gross domestic product (RGDPA). This study aims to analyze the relationship between SE and PH collaboration on sustainable food crop agriculture, using panel data from 11 districts in West Sumatra Province between 2013 and 2023. The results showed that the simultaneous implementation of SE and PH in food crop agriculture had a positive impact on sustainability. However, some of the variables used to define SE and PH still had a relatively weak correlation. The implementation of SE and PH in the research area still requires additional interventions. These findings can be used as a reference for policymakers to optimally promote sustainable food crop agriculture through a combination of SE and PH collaboration.