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Leverage on real drivers of change? South and Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Cacao. International and national private sector companies want farmers to maximize cacao production. National and local government programs support cacao rehabilitation and expansion.Oil palm. Conversion of diverse trees gardens to monoculture. Soil erosion, biodiversity loss and carbon loss. Farmers become paid labor on their own land.Mining. Nickle and gold mining. Land and watershed degradation. Attractive labor and wage opportunities. Big money, but social ills …Hydroelectric. Dam will displace upland villages. Are the projected benefits accurate

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