Reflecting to the Utilization on National Inquiry as Peace Infrastructure to Address Systemic Conflict over Customary Forest: A Comparative Case Studies of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines
Institutional Affiliation
Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Pannasastra University in Cambodia
Start Date
3-11-2023 11:30 AM
End Date
3-11-2023 1:00 PM
Proposal Type
Presentation
Proposal Format
Virtual
Proposal Description
Conflict over land, forest and natural resources in the Southeast Asia is one of the biggest systemic conflicts that can be traced back to colonial times, yet still practiced to this day and become the roots of injustice for indigenous people. The studies related to the exclusion and marginalization of indigenous peoples from their lands and territories have attracted the attention of researchers. Yet not many give consideration to combine the role of human rights mechanisms with peacebuilding initiatives. NHRIs (The National Human Rights Institutions) is one of independent mechanisms that somewhat missing link and less discussed in the peacebuilding architecture. The paper aims to provide a framework in land tenure and forest conflict management using National Inquiry initiated by NHRIs in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. In other countries, such as Australia or Canada, the National Inquiry are able to bring those suffered and other key-actors, initiating process of reconciliation, healing and even, victims reparation. The central idea of this model of peace infrastructure is its multi-sectoral approach which could engages all levels of society and connects peacebuilding tracks to form a platform for constructive relationship-building between relevant stakeholders, indigenous communities, local and national government and also private corporates. It will reflect the importance of inclusivity and how to incorporate local and grassroots actors in addition to conflict parties and other state actors within the process and structure of national inquiry. Using comparative analysis, the paper is intended to assess the utilization of national inquiry to harness a transformative approach to the conflict in the indigenous territories and create a more equitable land and forest policy.
Keywords:
Indigenous People, National Inquiry, Customary Land Conflict, Peace Infrastructure
Reflecting to the Utilization on National Inquiry as Peace Infrastructure to Address Systemic Conflict over Customary Forest: A Comparative Case Studies of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines
Conflict over land, forest and natural resources in the Southeast Asia is one of the biggest systemic conflicts that can be traced back to colonial times, yet still practiced to this day and become the roots of injustice for indigenous people. The studies related to the exclusion and marginalization of indigenous peoples from their lands and territories have attracted the attention of researchers. Yet not many give consideration to combine the role of human rights mechanisms with peacebuilding initiatives. NHRIs (The National Human Rights Institutions) is one of independent mechanisms that somewhat missing link and less discussed in the peacebuilding architecture. The paper aims to provide a framework in land tenure and forest conflict management using National Inquiry initiated by NHRIs in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. In other countries, such as Australia or Canada, the National Inquiry are able to bring those suffered and other key-actors, initiating process of reconciliation, healing and even, victims reparation. The central idea of this model of peace infrastructure is its multi-sectoral approach which could engages all levels of society and connects peacebuilding tracks to form a platform for constructive relationship-building between relevant stakeholders, indigenous communities, local and national government and also private corporates. It will reflect the importance of inclusivity and how to incorporate local and grassroots actors in addition to conflict parties and other state actors within the process and structure of national inquiry. Using comparative analysis, the paper is intended to assess the utilization of national inquiry to harness a transformative approach to the conflict in the indigenous territories and create a more equitable land and forest policy.
Keywords:
Indigenous People, National Inquiry, Customary Land Conflict, Peace Infrastructure