Afrizal, Eka Vydia Putra, Linda Elida
Expanding palm oil cultivation in Indonesia has led to significant conflicts between local communities and palm oil companies. Research indicates that these communities often rely on local governments to resolve the disputes. However, there is currently a lack of studies exploring the effectiveness of local governments in this context. This research gap highlights the importance of the present study, which aims to investigate this pressing issue by employing conflict analysis, procedural justice frameworks, and mixed methods. This article addresses how effectively local governments resolve conflicts between local communities and palm oil companies, focusing on district governments in West Sumatera, Indonesia. The findings suggest that the performance of local governments in resolving these conflicts is inadequate due to their relative inaccessibility and weak process. To achieve sustainable outcomes, there is a pressing need for fair and equitable approaches that prioritize community rights. © 2025 Elsevier Ltd
Department of Sociology, Fac. of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia; Department of Sociology, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia; Department of Sociology, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
