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This book examines how different countries across Southeast Asia and Latin America respond to the emergence and expansion of the lucrative, yet controversial pa

There is abundant literature focusing on the palm oil sector, which has grown into a vigorous sector with production originating mainly from Malaysia and Indone

Oil palm plantations and smallholdings are expanding massively in Indonesia. Proponents highlight the potential for job creation and poverty alleviation, but sc

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 b

This paper proposes an overview of the development of oil palm production in Indonesia combining two levels: (i) a national and historical perspective of the de