Collaborative Governance in Peat Restoration in Ogan Komering Ilir District, South Sumatra Province

This study analyzes collaborative governance in peat restoration policies. Analysis of collaborative governance in peat restoration policies uses the theory of Ratner's Collaborative Governance Stages (2012), which includes Identification of Obstacles and Opportunities, Debating Strategies for Influence, Planning Collaborative Actions. The method used is descriptive qualitative method. The data collection technique is done by interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis was used in three stages, namely data condensation, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results show that the Peat Collaboration in Ogan Komering Ilir District, South Sumatra Province is still in the pilot phase and provides an initial basis for developing future peat of restoration policies. There are obstacles in the integration of ecosystem-based restoration activities, namely the difference in interests between restoration mandate holders (local government and Peat Restoration Agency / BRG) and land managers (community and company concessions). The Implementation and management of peat restoration are requiring strategic collaboration for the development of effective, equitable, and sustainable peat restoration. Strategies need to be developed so that each stakeholder has the same authority in determining policies and implementation actions for peat restoration to follow peat restoration in the present and future. The follow-up to forming a permanent forum is needed in a flexible manner, by avoiding a strict hierarchical structure or using a horizontal organization, so that it can accommodate and make optimal use of various potential stakeholders.