Deregulation law ‘raises corruption risk’ in Indonesia’s forestry sector

Mongabay
Jan 13, 2021, 5:37 am209 pts
JAKARTA — A controversial new law that makes sweeping cuts to environmental regulations may also pave the way for greater corruption in Indonesia’s forestry sector, academics have warned. An analysis of the so-called omnibus law on job creation — passed by parliament in October to cut red tape and make it…

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Deregulation law ‘raises corruption risk’ in Indonesia’s forestry sector

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