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Three Natural Wealth Paradoxes: Reform Work Unfinished
Indonesia's green promises clash with black coal reliance, unprocessed exports, and oligarchic democracy.
In brief
Indonesia's green promises clash with black coal reliance, unprocessed exports, and oligarchic democracy. Indonesia's natural wealth reforms face three paradoxes: green commitments versus coal dependence, unprocessed exports, and oligarchic democracy. Originally reported by Republika Online.
Paradox One: Green Promises vs Black Coal
Indonesia has committed to net zero emissions by 2060 and carbon absorption by 2030 but still relies on coal for electricity.
“Indonesia telah mengesahkan Persetujuan Paris melalui Undang-Undang Nomor 16 Tahun 2016”
Paradox Two: Hilirisasi Under Legal Challenges
Indonesia's mineral processing laws face trade disputes as the EU challenges exports of nickel, but processing still benefits foreign capital.
“Panel memenangkan Uni Eropa pada akhir 2022”
Paradox Three: Oligarchic Democracy
Indonesia's natural resource policies are shaped by oligarchs who influence laws through elections and rapid legislation during the pandemic.
“Pada masa Reformasi, mereka bersaing dalam arena pemilihan umum, membiayai partai dan kandidat”
Why Reform Work Remains Unfinished
Without clear legal decisions on coal plants, technology transfer, and local labor, Indonesia's green promises remain unfulfilled.
The Unfinished Reform
Indonesia's natural wealth reforms face three paradoxes that prevent progress: green commitments versus coal dependence, unprocessed exports, and oligarchic democracy.
The bottom line
Indonesia's natural wealth reforms face three paradoxes: green commitments versus coal dependence, unprocessed exports, and oligarchic democracy.
