Innovative Pathways To Sustainability: An Empirical Study Of Corruption In The Management Of Mining Business Licenses In Bangka Belitung

Abstract

One of the biggest challenges to the mining industry's sustainability, especially in Bangka Belitung, is corruption in the administration of mining company permits. Corrupt activities have a negative impact on social welfare and the environment in addition to the local economy. In order to create a more open, accountable, and long-lasting licensing system, this study intends to examine the effects of corruption in the administration of mining permits and pinpoint creative solutions. This study looks at rules and interviews pertinent stakeholders using a qualitative approach and case study methodology. The results show that social inequity, environmental deterioration, and financial losses as a result of revenue leakage are all caused by corruption in the mining permit industry. Stricter law enforcement, improved public scrutiny, and licensing system improvements via digital technology implementation are needed to address these problems. According to the study's findings, a system of integrity-driven and long-lasting mining permit governance requires cooperation between the public and private sectors.