Land and natural resource conflicts have long been a feature of Indonesia’s development landscape. Yet in recent years, these disputes have become increasingly widespread, diverse, and complex. Unclear forest boundaries, overlapping permits, competing land claims, the expansion of extractive industries, and growing pressures on land and livelihoods have all contributed […]
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In many villages far from the nation’s capital, land disputes can linger for years. Communities are left without certainty over the land and resources they depend on, investments stall, public services are disrupted, and local governments are forced to manage the growing social consequences. Meanwhile, complaints and grievances often have […]
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Too often, efforts to resolve agrarian conflicts come to a halt the moment a peace agreement is signed. A group photo is taken, hands are shaken, and everyone leaves believing the conflict has been resolved. Yet in many cases, the most critical work actually begins after the agreement is reached. […]
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In many conflict-affected contexts, conflict resolution and mediation institutions are widely recognized for their neutrality, impartiality, and independence. These principles are not rhetorical ideals; they constitute the institutional foundations that sustain trust among stakeholders. However, amid accelerating global change and growing uncertainty, a critical question arises: is the role of […]
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Documentation is an integral part of the conflict management process. Not only does it serve as a reminder and a common reference, but it is also necessary to record the facts related to the conflict in order to initiate the conflict management process. Documentation is essential to build trust between […]
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A negotiation process can be called successful if the result of the mediation or negotiation process between the conflicting parties is a peace agreement that is later implemented properly. Depending on the case, there are several options for the form of agreement, where the parties agree to collaborate, or just […]
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The success of a mediation or negotiation can be measured by the peace agreement reached. In addition to a peace agreement, the achievement of a mediation or negotiation can also be measured from a cooperation agreement, this depends on the agreement taken by the conflicting parties. However, was the peace […]
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Mediation documentation travel notes. “The main thing is that we look for those who make people busy and produce first, they will not enter the forest by themselves”, Hirason told about the beginning of Mentaya Sweet, organic coconut sugar produced by the Coconut Sugar Training Center, Basawang village, Teluk Sampit, […]
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