The Regulatory Framework and Practice of Absentee Land in Indonesia

Absentee land remains a pivotal issue within Indonesia’s agrarian framework, reflecting the country’s ongoing efforts to balance land ownership, productivity, and equitable distribution. The prohibition against absentee land ownership under the agrarian laws is designed to ensure that land is cultivated directly by those who own it, preventing misuse and speculative control. This Legal Brief explores not only the regulatory framework governing absentee land but also its implementation in practice, illustrated through several Indonesian cases that reveal how the law is interpreted and enforced. Find out more our insights about this topic in our Legal Brief publication.

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