Customary Land Rights

President Jokowi handed over management rights of customary land to indigenous communities in Indonesia

President Jokowi handed over management rights of customary land to indigenous communities in Indonesia Source: Nurhadi

The Indonesian President Joko Widodo has recognised the customary rights of the traditional communities in Indonesia to manage their forests.


Abdon Nababan, the Secretary General of Indigenous People Alliance of the Archipelago (AMAN) explains the consequence of the recognitions the customary land rights by the Indonesian government.


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