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The Politics of Palm Oil

The Politics of Palm Oil

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Sep 21, 2013
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Oil palm plantations and processing have become a strategic industry for Indonesia. Palm oil is the country's third largest export earner, contributing substantial foreign exchange earnings and providing opportunities for small-scale farmers to partake in this vibrant agro-business, thus developing the rural economy and spurring local employment.

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