Nighttime Lights Satellite: Measuring SDG 10 Progress in South Sulawesi’s South-North Development Corridor Using Spatial Econometrics and GWR Analysis

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10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_4How to use a DOI?

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Nighttime Lights; VIIRS; SDG 10; spatial econometrics; GWR; regional inequality; South Sulawesi

Abstract

Sustainable Development Goal 10 (SDG 10) aims to reduce inequalities within and among countries by promoting inclusive and sustainable development. In South Sulawesi, Indonesia, regional disparities along the South-North Development Corridor persist, with uneven economic growth and human development outcomes. This study utilizes Nighttime Lights (NTL) satellite data from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) for 2014, 2019, and 2024 as a proxy for socioeconomic development to assess progress toward SDG 10. NTL intensity is analyzed in relation to GRDP per capita, Human Development Index (HDI), and poverty rates using spatial econometric models and Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR). Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression establishes baseline relationships, while spatial models account for spatial dependence. Results show a strong, significant positive correlation between NTL intensity and economic growth across all years. However, relationships with HDI and poverty are weak and mostly insignificant, indicating that economic growth does not consistently translate into improved human development or poverty reduction. GWR analysis reveals spatial non-stationarity, with urban areas like Makassar exhibiting high NTL intensity and strong development linkages, while rural regions such as Selayar Regency show low NTL values and weaker socioeconomic performance. The findings highlight persistent urban-rural disparities and uneven development. This study concludes that NTL data, when combined with spatial analysis techniques, provides a valuable tool for monitoring regional inequalities and supporting targeted policy interventions. The results emphasize the need for location-specific strategies to achieve more inclusive and equitable development in South Sulawesi.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Irwan Irwan
AU  - Abd Rachman Rasyid
AU  - Venny Veronica
AU  - Gafar Lakatupa
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/16
TI  - Nighttime Lights Satellite: Measuring SDG 10 Progress in South Sulawesi’s South-North Development Corridor Using Spatial Econometrics and GWR Analysis
BT  - Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Strategic and Global Studies 2025 (ICSGS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 49
EP  - 59
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_4
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_4
ID  - Irwan2025
ER  -