AreaIndonesia

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityOil palm

Date01/10/2018

Policy CategoryOther

Policy InstrumentLand governance

DescriptionReleased an in-depth assessment of the Indonesian oil palm industry, identifying major flaws in the nation’s plantation licensing system.

NotesAn in-depth assessment of the Indonesian oil palm industry carried out by the country’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) identified major flaws in the nation’s plantation licensing system. The agency’s report highlights a number of associated problems, including i) rapid and widespread environmental degradation, ii) heightened corruption risks, and iii) the potential loss of tax and non-tax revenues.