Land and natural resource conflicts always involve various parties with different interests. To resolve these conflicts in a fair and sustainable manner, the first and most important step is to conduct an inclusive study or assessment, as an affirmative action for vulnerable groups and women. These assessments are at the […]
Read MoreThe transmigration program in Indonesia, which was initiated during the colonial era in 1905 in Gedong Tataan, Lampung, remains in effect until present day. The implementation of transmigration following independence began on December 12, 1950, as evidenced by the departure of transmigrants from Kedu, Central Java to Lampung. This date […]
Read MoreCRU has been working to develop and strengthen its institutional foundations, in order that in the upcoming years it can contribute, although small and limited, yet meaningful in the great effort of handling land and natural resource conflicts in development. We have been supported by various parties in this effort. […]
Read MoreIn our capacity as an organization dedicated to addressing land and natural resource conflicts in Indonesia, with a focus on promoting dialogue and collaboration through mediation, we have received inquiries from multiple stakeholders regarding the feasibility of our approach. Specifically, concerns have been raised regarding the effectiveness of mediation in […]
Read MoreConflict Resolution Unit held The Jamboree of Conflict Sensitive on 8 – 17 October 2023 at Telaga Cikeas Bogor, West Java. The Jamboree of Conflict Sensitive is a large gathering of activists and practitioners in handling land and natural resource conflicts who promote conflict sensitive values in handling land and […]
Read MoreDear friends, we often get the question “what are the main prerequisites that must be met for the feasibility of an effort to manage conflict through mediation?” And how to fulfill those prerequisites to make the conflict resolution process more effective? There are many prerequisites that must be met and […]
Read MoreBalancing the strengths of the parties is one of the important elements in conflict handling, especially in mediation. A balanced position is indeed difficult to obtain in the mediation process. However, at least the mediator can reduce those gap. How do mediators balance power? And what factors cause the gap […]
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