Navigating EUDR Implementation Complexity in Developing Countries: A Systematic Literature Network Analysis

Wuri Ayu Dwi Hartanti (1)
(1) Padjadjaran University
https://doi.org/10.53675/icosei.v1i1.1688
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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)
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2025-09-11
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2025-10-07
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Abstract. The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) creates complex implementation challenges for developing countries, yet empirical evidence remains fragmented across disciplines. This fragmentation impedes the development of effective implementation strategies that require comprehensive understanding of systematic challenges and success factors. Therefore, this research develops Systematic Literature Network Analysis (SLNA) to identify key implementation challenges of EUDR due diligence systems in developing countries and map research landscape architecture to inform strategic research investment priorities. A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 guidelines with Scopus searches using structured PICO framework, accompanied by VOSviewer bibliometric analysis to map co-occurrence networks of 341 keywords and identify temporal research evolution. Twenty-eight high-quality studies (mean MMAT score 91.2%) encompassing 15,000+ participants were synthesized with 90% thematic convergence validation between systematic findings and bibliometric network structure. Results identified three universal challenges: smallholder exclusion risks (86% study agreement), systematic institutional capacity gaps (79%), and multi-stakeholder coordination complexity (79%). Temporal analysis revealed research acceleration in the EUDR era with significant geographic bias (Southeast Asia 57% vs Africa 7%). This research contributes SLNA methodology as a framework for analyzing complex environmental governance and provides evidence hierarchy for EUDR implementation prioritization, with recommendations for mandatory smallholder inclusion mechanisms and substantial institutional capacity building investment as critical interventions. Keywords: EUDR, due diligence systems, smallholder exclusion, institutional capacity, multi-stakeholder governance.

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Wuri Ayu Dwi Hartanti
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Navigating EUDR Implementation Complexity in Developing Countries: A Systematic Literature Network Analysis. (2025). Proceeding International Conference On Sustainable Environment And Innovation (ICOSEI), 1(1). https://doi.org/10.53675/icosei.v1i1.1688

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