The Impact of Education Quality and Digital Innovation on Poverty Reduction
Nurul Fariza Dhamayanti, Ibrahim, Pricylia Chintya Dewi Buntuang, Mashuri H. Tahili

Public Administration Departement, Faculty Of Social And Political science, Tadulako University.

Abstract

This study examines how education quality and digital innovation influence poverty reduction in local communities. The continuous development of educational systems and technological advancement demands an adaptive and innovative approach to improving social welfare. A quantitative research design was employed using a Likert-scale questionnaire distributed to community members who have directly benefited from educational and digital development programs. The questionnaire was developed based on established theoretical frameworks to ensure the validity and reliability of the measurement of each variable. Respondents were selected through purposive sampling, focusing on individuals from regions with ongoing educational improvement and digital transformation initiatives during the 2022-2025 period. Data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis to examine the direct and combined effects of Education Quality (X&#8321-) and Digital Innovation (X&#8322-) on Poverty Reduction (Y). The findings are expected to show that both education quality and digital innovation have significant and positive impacts on reducing poverty levels. This implies that strengthening educational access, learning outcomes, and technological innovation can effectively enhance economic opportunities and improve community welfare.

Keywords: Quality of education, Digital innovation, Poverty reduction, Economic development, Community welfare.

Topic: Economics and Development Planning