Public Participation in the Implementation of Forestry Decentralization in Indonesia
Abstract: The implementation
of decentralization in Indonesia brings two-fold effects. On the one hand, it
has given more autonomy for regions to organize and manage their governmental
affairs. However, on the other hand, regional autonomy causes problems in
society, such as increased corruption, money politics, and environmental
damage. By using descriptive-qualitative approach, the author evaluated the
implementation of forestry decentralization in Indonesia with research focus in
Manggarai and Central Maluku districts. This study found that the implementation
of forestry decentralization ignored community involvement thus brought
negative consequences such as the increasing damage to forest ecosystems and
the declining public welfare. Therefore, in order to bring benefits for forest
conservation and welfare of the community, forestry decentralization needs to
fortify community involvement.
Keywords: forest
decentralization, forest degradation, fortification of community involvement,
social welfare
Author: Emilianus Yakob Sese
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Journal Code: jpadministrasinegaragg130044
