Institutional Conflict in Forest Governance in the Land of Papua: in Review

Abstract

Policy formulation processes cannot take place to find solutions to problems in the field which can differ from one region to another so that the policy substance can be different; Weakness in identifying common values for disputing parties in the use of forest resources so that problem solving tends to be generalized; Implementation of forest management policies cannot be carried out by considering the carrying capacity of forests with various inherent rights, such as those of indigenous communities within them; Forest management arrangements have become centralized, where in many cases there is debate regarding the lack of government officials, even though the problem is weak management in regulating the role of the bureaucracy, including the distribution of risks due to failure to implement policies; Data and information related to forest management are very weak because decision making targets administrative solutions; Weak accumulation of knowledge on various matters relating to forest management which is very specific according to region, and is the basis for improving forest management policies in Papua.