Abstract:
This research was conducted with a purpose of mapping the economy potential based on plantation and tourism
sectors, which have been the leading alternative sectors in Belitung Timur Regency post mining resources
scarcity. The type of research method chosen for this theme is a descriptive survey that requires primary and
secondary data. The complete data collection was analyzed using a descriptive statistic method. The research
shows that; (1) mining resources scarcity shown by the rate of economic growth for mining sector tends to
decrease in the last couple of years. Apart from that, the scarcity of the resources is identified by the difficulty of
founding a profitable mining field either socially or economically. It shows that, in the future, mining field can
no longer be a leading sector that supports Belitung Timur Regency’s economy development; (2) plantation and
tourism are two potential sectors that could help building a sustainable economy development post mining
resources scarcity.
