U4 Brief | 2020

Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in a context of nationalist oligarchy: Lessons from Indonesia

David Aled Williams (2020)
Bergen: Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Brief 2020:13)
https://www.u4.no/publications/reducing-emissions-from-deforestation-and-forest-degradation-in-a-context-of-nationalist-oligarchy-lessons-from-indonesia

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David Aled Williams (2020). Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in a context of nationalist oligarchy: Lessons from Indonesia. Bergen: Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Brief 2020:13)

Thinking and working politically is often viewed as crucial for anti-corruption reform efforts in resource sectors. But what happens when it does not play a central role? Lessons from REDD+ implementation in Indonesia point to some actions for development practitioners. When working in a context of nationalist oligarchy it is vital to plan for reform backlash and governance deteriorations, and prioritise complementary democratic governance reforms.

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https://www.u4.no/publications/reducing-emissions-from-deforestation-and-forest-degradation-in-a-context-of-nationalist-oligarchy-lessons-from-indonesia

David Aled Williams

Principal Adviser (U4) and Senior Researcher (CMI)

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