Objective - This study aims to identify the appropriate strategy that can increase cross-border trade activities and policies that can be applied to reduce the negative impacts caused by parties who take advantage of cross-border trade.

Methodology - The data were collected from interviews with informants and FGD. The data analysis technique is a qualitative and quantitative analysis developed within the study using EFAS, IFAS, and SWOT analysis.

Findings - The study found that Indonesia and the Republic Democratic of Timor Leste (RDTL) border area have the potential and opportunity to be developed. The same cultural background causes cross-border trade interactions to occur between the two countries.

Novelty - Belu Regency, as an area bordering the RDTL, has natural and economic potentials that can be developed as a center for small industrial development and a border area for cross-border trade.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Cross-border; Economy; Policy; Strategy; Trade

JEL Classification: F21, F36, G15.

URI: http://gatrenterprise.com/GATRJournals/JBER/vol7.3_2.html

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35609/jber.2022.7.3(2)

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