ABSTRACT
The existence of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) plays an important and stra-tegic role in national economic development. However, various problems in the development of MSMEs have become obstacles in increasing competitiveness. The aim of the study is to analyze the clustering of MSMEs in Tasikmalaya City as an effort to develop the regional economy. This research used quantitative descriptive method. The data were collected through an interview process using a questionnaire and processed using Ge-ographic Information System (GIS). The results showed that human resources were the most important factor in increasing the competitiveness of MSMEs. The competitiveness level of MSMEs in Tasikmalaya City was still considered low, especially because of the lack of optimal institutional and promotional roles. Improve-ment of institutional roles is needed to improve the level of competitiveness of MSMEs in Tasikmalaya City.
