Legal Framework
From The Report: Indonesia 2015
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This chapter examines Indonesia’s legal framework, focusing on the new land management policy that has been introduced as a solution to issues with overlapping land claims. It also contains a viewpoint from Todung Mulya Lubis, Senior Partner, Lubis, Santosa & Maramis.

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Overview

Indonesia introduces one map policy as a solution to overlapping land claims
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Indonesia successfully held its third direct elections in 2014. Although there was only a slight difference in the number of votes and the presidency had to be decided by the Constitutional Court, this did not stop the country from seeking a change of course with its new leader, President Joko Widodo. The president has promised to boost the economy by targeting economic growth of more than 7% by 2019. One of the solutions offered is the development of infrastructure, which has been touted as one…

Viewpoint

Todung Mulya Lubis, Senior Partner, Lubis, Santosa & Maramis, on enhancing the country’s business environment
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Please don’t panic. And don’t judge the government by slower economic growth, the weakening rupiah and continuing corruption. Of course, those are reasons to be cautious, but it does not mean Indonesia should be written off. After all, Indonesia is still the largest country in the ASEAN, the fourth-most-populous nation in the world and unbelievably rich in natural resources. It is only a matter of time until things get organised and economic conditions will be more conducive and legal certainty…