This study examines various transparency initiatives in the land-based natural resources sector in Indonesia, focusing on the licensing and revenue chains, and the role of civil society in promoting accountability. As governance changes at the global, national, and subnational levels, targeted and user-driven transparency is crucial for creating an effective cycle of action. Key challenges include information accessibility and effective communication between stakeholders. Civil society engagement through participatory mechanisms has also proven crucial in strengthening transparency, processing open data, and driving better policy changes in the sector.
This report explores transparency initiatives in Indonesia's land-based natural resources sector, focusing on the licensing and revenue chains and the role of civil society in promoting accountability. In the context of decentralization and changing global governance landscapes, targeted transparency is crucial for creating an effective cycle of action. These transparency initiatives aim to provide relevant and easily accessible information to the public, thereby encouraging active participation in decision-making.
This research identifies the challenges and effectiveness of various transparency initiatives already underway in Indonesia, and analyzes the level of transparency and data accessibility provided by each initiative. By analyzing transparency mechanisms, the report highlights the importance of using data that is understandable and usable by the public to demand accountability from governments and companies involved in the natural resources sector.
This report also provides recommendations for further development of the One Licensing Information (SIP) system by strengthening civil society engagement. Based on these findings, the report aims to provide policymakers, companies, and the public with deeper insights into steps that can be taken to improve transparency and accountability in natural resource management in Indonesia. The results of this report can be accessed through the link below.
