InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – As part of Indonesia's ongoing agrarian reform efforts, the government is rolling out various regulations to strengthen legal certainty for community lands, particularly in the agricultural sector. One significant regulation is Ministerial Regulation No. 18 of 2021 by the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (Permen ATR/BPN) on Procedures for Determining Management Rights and Land Rights. This regulation is supported by Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 62 of 2023 on Accelerating Agrarian Reform Implementation, under the supervision of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs.
A crucial element of these reforms is the implementation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), designed to present data transparently and accurately. By leveraging GIS, the government aims to provide a clear picture of land management and utilization, enabling the public to easily and quickly access information about their land's legal status.
In the context of agrarian reform, a spatial approach has become essential to ensuring that the enacted regulations are applied transparently. Dwi Budi Martono, Director of Community Land Empowerment at the Directorate General of Agrarian Affairs, Ministry of ATR/BPN, highlighted that transparency is vital to preventing land disputes and ensuring that allocated lands are utilized effectively by the communities.
The government also plans to follow up with additional ministerial regulations to bolster the implementation of Perpres No. 62 of 2023. A key focus will be conducting comprehensive audits of plantation lands, including those within forest areas.
“This audit will involve multiple stakeholders, including academics and local governments, to ensure that every step taken complies with the applicable regulations,” Dwi explained.
These initiatives underline the government’s commitment to advancing agrarian reform through the use of spatial technology, fostering a transparent and inclusive process that benefits local communities while promoting sustainable land management practices. (T2)
Source: InfoSAWIT Magazine, September 2024 Edition
