Paradoks Digital: Analisis Dampak Infrastruktur Digital dan Pemerintahan Digital terhadap Kualitas Lingkungan
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This study analyzes how the accelerating digital transformation in Indonesia affects environmental quality by examining the impact of digital infrastructure and digital governance in 38 provinces. Although digitization is often considered to support sustainability, its impact on the environment, especially in developing countries, remains unproven. This study uses cross-sectional data from 2024 with multiple linear regression to evaluate whether technological and institutional aspects can improve the Environmental Quality Index (EQI). The results show that both digital infrastructure and digital governance have a statistically significant negative impact on environmental quality, creating a mismatch between digital progress and ecological sustainability. These findings challenge the assumption that digitalization is inherently environmentally friendly and reveal the risks when digital expansion is not accompanied by environmental safeguards. This study provides empirical evidence on sustainable development and emphasizes the need for policies that integrate ecological considerations into national digital strategies to ensure environmentally resilient technological growth.
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