Leveraging Input-Output Technology to Identify Key Economic Clusters of the Jizan Region

Abstract

This study ascertains the primary sectors of the Jizan region by analyzing interindustry connections. The study employs input-output tables and input-output modeling to perform a linkage analysis, which evaluates the forward as well as backward connections between sectors. The findings highlight that the main sectors exhibiting strong interdependencies with other sectors are ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’, ‘manufacturing’, ‘wholesale and retail trade’, and ‘information and communication’. This study emphasizes the role of input-output technology within these sectors, particularly in enhancing productivity, streamlining processes, and fostering innovation. The capacity of these sectors to drive production, create jobs, and facilitate economic development through robust industry connections renders them critical.