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Restoration of Central Power or Betrayal of Regional Autonomy? Analysis of the Impact of Recentralization of Mining Authority in the Era of Limited Autonomy

Journal of Law and Legal Reform · Vol. 5 No. 4 (2024) · pp. 1793–1820

DOI
10.15294/jllr.v5i4.14466
ISSN
2715-0968, 2715-0941
Published
2024-12-15
Publisher
Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0

Abstract

This study analyzes the impact of re-centralizing mining authority on regional autonomy in Indonesia, focusing on legislative changes from Law No. 22/1999 to the Omnibus Law (Law No. 6/2023). The shift from decentralized to centralized control, accelerated by Law No. 3/2020, transfers authority from districts to provinces, aiming to improve national resource management efficiency. However, the findings reveal critical risks, including weakened environmental oversight, restricted public participation, and reduced local revenues from mining operations. While centralization may streamline governance, it poses significant challenges for regional governments in managing resources independently, impacting local welfare and sustainable development. This research offers novel insights into the tension between national efficiency and regional autonomy, emphasizing the urgency of re-evaluating policies to balance these interests. The study contributes to the broader discourse on governance by providing policy recommendations for achieving sustainable resource management within a decentralized framework.

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  • Hasanuddin University
  • Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari
  • University of Leeds
  • National University of Malaysia
  • Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji
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Andi Pangerang MoentaAffiliation unknown2
Hariyanto HariyantoAffiliation unknown2
Andi Tenri YeyengAffiliation unknown2
Harjoni DeskyAffiliation unknown2
Normiati NormiatiAffiliation unknown2
Naswar NaswarInstitut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari2
Ahmad MasumAffiliation unknown2
Muhammad Zulfan HakimAffiliation unknown2
Marwati RizaHasanuddin University2
Radillah KhaeranyUniversity of Leeds1
Rasyikah Md KhalidAffiliation unknown1
Hanim KamaruddinNational University of Malaysia1
Siti Nurhaliza BachrilHasanuddin University1
Muhammad AnugerahAffiliation unknown1
Abdul AsisAffiliation unknown1
Alifah Isnaeni DesriyaniAffiliation unknown1
Andi KurniawatiAffiliation unknown1
Nadila SalsabilaAffiliation unknown1
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Tri Fenny WidayantiAffiliation unknown1
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Nurul Ain NormanAffiliation unknown1
Hendra KurniawanUniversitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji1
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Khairil FazalAffiliation unknown1

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