• a policy network analysis of the palm oil sector
  • a policy network analysis of the palm oil sector
  • a policy network analysis of the palm oil sector
  • a policy network analysis of the palm oil sector
  • Why is Indonesia a major challenge to the palm oil industry?
  • The palm oil sector has been targeted by NGOs for its alleged negative environmental and social impacts. In this regard Indonesia represents a major challenge because it is home to some of the largest tropical forests in the world.
  • Is there a way to promote sustainable palm oil in Indonesia?
  • For instance, the One Map policy remains an important ingredient of the sustainability recipe in Indonesia and shows that there is still a long way to go. Table 7. Priority actions and policy items that promote sustainable palm oil (number of citations).
  • Do International and national organizations have a role in sustainable palm oil decisions?
  • Regarding actors of lesser importance in terms of (perceived) influence, we see that international and national (to a lesser extent) organizations enjoy a fairly high number of in-degree interactions that give them a far from negligible role in debates and decisions about sustainable palm oil in Indonesia.
  • What is Indonesia's national oil palm sustainability standard?
  • This self-proclaimed national oil palm sustainability standard is based on existing Indonesian legislation, but is third-party audited, and was mandatory for all oil palm companies by the end of 2014 (Daemeter Consulting 2015).
  • Why is palm oil important in Indonesia?
  • The palm oil sector in Indonesia has figured prominently, as it has expanded exponentially and remains a priority for the government in its support for economic growth and job creation.
  • Who is responsible for palm oil production in Indonesia?
  • This is further reflected by the fact that the Ministry of Agriculture, national government, palm oil producers and GAPKI (Indonesian association of palm oil producers) make up about half of all responses.