<![CDATA[Policy formulation is not just a matter of technical issues and accurate information with clear targets, but also involves contradiction between the actors involved. The research aims to understand the process of proposing the deregulation of the log export ban policy, by: (1) analyzing the actors and their networks involved in the debate; (2) analyzing the discourse used by each actor; and (3) analyzing the interests/politics of each actor. The research uses a qualitative approach by determining the research object purposively. The data and information obtained are analyzed using content analysis and policy process analysis on three main factors, namely discourse/narrative, actors/networks, and politics/interests. The results of the research indicate that the proposed deregulation of the log export ban policy by the Ministry of Forestry has not been successfully accepted due to several factors, including: (a) the narratives carried by opposing parties in various discussion forums have not succeeded in changing the beliefs of those who are in favor of the log export ban policy; (b) actors who support the roundwood export ban policy have strong support in the coalition, including the central government (Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Trade), entrepreneurs in most downstream/continuing wood associations, academics, researchers, environmental NGOs; and (c) those who support the roundwood export ban policy have a strong network, namely business actors-associations-related ministries.]]>
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