Area
Indonesia
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Oil palm
Date
01/08/2019
Policy Category
Other
Policy Instrument
Land governance
Description
Determined that a large part of the countrys oil-palm plantations are in breach of a range of state regulations, notably regarding cultivation permits, access to protected areas, the allocation of land to smallholder farmers, the rights of indigenous communities, and national sustainability standards. To address the issues raised, the Government is considering legal actions, including fines against non-compliant companies.
Notes
Indonesias audit agency BKP determined that a large part of the countrys oil palm plantations are in breach of a range of state regulations, notably regarding cultivation permits, access to protected areas, the allocation of land to smallholder farmers, the rights of indigenous communities, and national sustainability standards. BKPs findings confirm the results of a recent audit conducted by the countrys Corruption Eradication Commission KPK (see MPPU Dec.18). Reportedly, to address the issues raised, the Government is considering legal actions, including fines against non-compliant companies. BKP also recommended the involvement of law enforcement officials to follow up on the audits findings.