Sustainable pathways in Indonesia's palm oil industry through historical institutionalism
This study investigates the evolution of sustainable palm oil policies in Indonesia through a historical institutionalism framework, tracing the influence of both domestic institutional developments and global dynamics on the sustainability trajectory of the palm oil sector, focusing on the Indonesi...
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| description | This study investigates the evolution of sustainable palm oil policies in Indonesia through a historical institutionalism framework, tracing the influence of both domestic institutional developments and global dynamics on the sustainability trajectory of the palm oil sector, focusing on the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) initiative. Employing longitudinal content analysis, this research examines institutional frameworks from 1957 to 2022, identifying patterns of institutional continuity and change, as well as how path dependency and critical junctures have shaped policy development. Utilizing a combination of primary and secondary data—including thirteen interviews, seven archived interview videos, four focus group discussions, and 143 document archives—this analysis thematically codes qualitative data to uncover key themes related to institutional change and sustainability pathways. Findings reveal that the institutionalization of sustainable palm oil in Indonesia is shaped by both exogenous and endogenous dynamics; international pressures and the emergence of global sustainability networks have prompted shifts in national institutional arrangements, while domestic political forces and commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have facilitated gradual institutional transformations. The ISPO certification embodies these changes, reflecting a synthesis of existing regulations and illustrating the path-dependent nature of sustainability policies. This research contributes to the literature on institutional change and offers insights for policymakers aiming to design effective strategies that stimulate sustainable practices in the palm oil industry. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a685c924f11f4516935f5341e4fdc6812025-01-05T04:28:52ZengElsevierWorld Development Sustainability2772-655X2025-06-016100200Sustainable pathways in Indonesia's palm oil industry through historical institutionalismAnnisa Joviani Astari0Jon C. Lovett1Meditya Wasesa2Geographic Information Science Study Program, Faculty of Social Science Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia; Corresponding author at: Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Faculty of Social Science Education, Geographic Information Science Study Program, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No.229, Isola, Kec. Sukasari, Bandung, West Java Province 40154, Indonesia.School of Geography, University of Leeds, Leeds, United KingdomSchool of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, IndonesiaThis study investigates the evolution of sustainable palm oil policies in Indonesia through a historical institutionalism framework, tracing the influence of both domestic institutional developments and global dynamics on the sustainability trajectory of the palm oil sector, focusing on the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) initiative. Employing longitudinal content analysis, this research examines institutional frameworks from 1957 to 2022, identifying patterns of institutional continuity and change, as well as how path dependency and critical junctures have shaped policy development. Utilizing a combination of primary and secondary data—including thirteen interviews, seven archived interview videos, four focus group discussions, and 143 document archives—this analysis thematically codes qualitative data to uncover key themes related to institutional change and sustainability pathways. Findings reveal that the institutionalization of sustainable palm oil in Indonesia is shaped by both exogenous and endogenous dynamics; international pressures and the emergence of global sustainability networks have prompted shifts in national institutional arrangements, while domestic political forces and commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have facilitated gradual institutional transformations. The ISPO certification embodies these changes, reflecting a synthesis of existing regulations and illustrating the path-dependent nature of sustainability policies. This research contributes to the literature on institutional change and offers insights for policymakers aiming to design effective strategies that stimulate sustainable practices in the palm oil industry.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772655X24000788Sustainable palm oil;ISPOHistorical institutionalismPath dependenceInstitutional change |
| spellingShingle | Annisa Joviani Astari Jon C. Lovett Meditya Wasesa Sustainable pathways in Indonesia's palm oil industry through historical institutionalism World Development Sustainability Sustainable palm oil;ISPO Historical institutionalism Path dependence Institutional change |
| title | Sustainable pathways in Indonesia's palm oil industry through historical institutionalism |
| title_full | Sustainable pathways in Indonesia's palm oil industry through historical institutionalism |
| title_fullStr | Sustainable pathways in Indonesia's palm oil industry through historical institutionalism |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sustainable pathways in Indonesia's palm oil industry through historical institutionalism |
| title_short | Sustainable pathways in Indonesia's palm oil industry through historical institutionalism |
| title_sort | sustainable pathways in indonesia s palm oil industry through historical institutionalism |
| topic | Sustainable palm oil;ISPO Historical institutionalism Path dependence Institutional change |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772655X24000788 |
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