Public private partnerships in peatland management: A design for sustainable practices

Abstract

This research endeavors to craft a pioneering peatland management model rooted in the principles of public-private partnership within Riau Province. Employing a descriptive qualitative research method, we conducted data collection through a multifaceted approach, encompassing interviews, comprehensive literature analysis, and secondary data sources. Our data analysis methodology employed an interactive model inspired by the dynamics of collaborative governance, as proposed by Emerson and Nabatchi. The outcomes of this study underscore a recurrent stumbling block in Riau’s peatland management: the paucity of active and robust collaboration between the government and the private sector. While the government functions within its defined boundaries, the private sector often devises programs that align with the interests of specific interest groups. This frequently results in program overlap, partial initiatives, and incidental strategies. Furthermore, the prevailing disconnect between government and private sector entities raises concerns about the future implementation of sustainable practices in peatland management.