Journal of Development Research
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Volume 9, Number 1, May 2025

Studying the Issue of Child Labor in the Oil Palm Plantation Sector

Alamanda, Asri Elies (Unknown)
Mangar, Irma (Unknown)
Damayanti, Miranda (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2025

Abstract

A significant issue that many nations, including Indonesia, face is child labour, particularly in the oil palm plantation industry. A number of laws and policies, such as Law No. 13 of 2003 on Manpower, which specifically forbids the employment of child labour, and Law No. 23 of 2002 on Child Protection, have been put into place to safeguard children from exploitation. Furthermore, Indonesia is more committed to ending child labour and dangerous work because it has ratified international treaties including ILO treaties No. 138 and No. 182. Children's safety and sustainable community development are the two main goals of this research. This study's normative research approach focusses on examining laws and policies pertaining to child labour in Indonesia's oil palm plantation industry. Additionally, more and more palm oil companies are implementing sustainability strategies that address kid protection. Government and non-governmental organisation (NGO) programs emphasise access to education and public awareness of the risks associated with child labour. Violations of this rule can result in fines, business licence revocation, and criminal penalties.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JDR

Publisher

Subject

Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Education Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Development Research, a journal runs by the Institute for Research and Community Services Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Blitar. Journal facilitates publication of the results of research in the field of human and region development. The journal is published in two versions, the print and ...