Improving the Governance of Oil Palm Companies in Papua through License Review

This practice note documents the lessons learned and reflections from the oil palm license review process in Tanah Papua aimed at strengthening governance in a systematic, transparent, and evidence-based manner. It outlines the policy context, implementation challenges, and methodological approaches applied in conducting the license evaluation. Grounded in multi-stakeholder collaboration and the integration of spatial and legal analysis, the note highlights key findings and governance recommendations. By capturing this experience, the practice note seeks to provide a reference that can be adapted and replicated in other regions facing similar challenges.