Enviro News Asia, Jakarta — Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry backed an anti-corruption study initiated by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to strengthen governance in the forestry sector. The initiative was launched during a kick-off meeting in Jakarta on 29 April 2026.
The study will focus on two key areas: identifying corruption risks in timber trade and downstream processing, and assessing vulnerabilities in the management of forest area release. The assessment aims to map high-risk points and recommend systemic improvements.
Director General of Sustainable Forest Management Laksmi Wijayanti stated that the complexity of timber supply chains remains a major challenge. She emphasized the need to improve consistency in legal entities, integrate data systems, and enhance interoperability across institutions.
She added that the ministry will fully support the study by providing accurate data and strengthening coordination with other agencies, including the ministries responsible for industry and trade, to ensure better policy alignment and oversight from upstream to downstream sectors.
Director General of Forestry Planning Ade Tri Ajikusumah highlighted the importance of examining corruption risks in forest area release processes. He noted that the study will help ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in land-use governance.
Deputy for Prevention and Monitoring at KPK Aminudin stated that forestry management still faces significant challenges, including weak supervision, overlapping regulations, and fragmented data systems.
He stressed that improving governance in the forestry sector is essential not only to prevent corruption but also to safeguard state revenues and ensure sustainable natural resource management. (*)
