Agrarian Reconstruction and Implementation of the Basic Agrarian Law (UUPA) in Realizing Social Justice in Indonesia

Jordan Valentino

doi:10.59890/ijla.v3i4.107

Authors

Jordan Valentino Universitas Sumatera Utara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijla.v3i4.107

Keywords:

Agrarian Inequality, Basic Agrarian Law (UUPA), Agrarian Reform, Regulatory Harmonization, Land Governance

Abstract

This study examines the persistent agrarian inequality in Indonesia rooted in colonial legacies and the incomplete implementation of the 1960 Basic Agrarian Law (UUPA). Using a qualitative approach through regulatory analysis and institutional review, the research identifies structural and sectoral obstacles—such as fragmented regulations, investment dominance, and weak coordination—that hinder equitable land governance. Findings show that these barriers contribute to ongoing land inequality, agrarian conflicts, and emerging challenges related to food security and climate change. The study recommends comprehensive agrarian reconstruction through regulatory harmonization, strengthened institutions, conflict resolution mechanisms, and improved access to land and productive resources. These strategies are proposed to guide policymakers in realizing a fair, inclusive, and sustainable agrarian structure in Indonesia.

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