“Deforestation is a Rich Country Problem”
The Prime Minster of Indonesia, Prabianto Mukti Wibowo, has stated that the currently business Indonesia has been doing to sell palm oil might not be the best trade option, but for their country it is essential business option to helping them survive. The profit the country makes off of this growingly scarce resource helps them afford the costs like infrastructure and schools as well as provide jobs to its large population. The rate of deforestation in Indonesia is even faster than the one in Brazil, which is why this situation is very alarming and concerning to the World Trade Organization, who plan to discuss this issue in July.
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