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The report finds that the development of the 3,500-hectare Kawasan Industri Takalar (KITA) has been characterized by a severe lack of transparency and meaningful public participation, violating the principle of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC). Residents of Desa Laikang, primarily seaweed farmers and fishers, report minimal official information and feel excluded from planning. The audit reveals a discrepancy between the company's public narrative of 'aquabusiness' and official documents that prioritize heavy industry, such as nickel downstreaming and electric vehicle assembly. Economic compensation is limited to low-value land payments (Rp 5,000 to Rp 11,000 per square meter) without livelihood protection. Furthermore, the project's ownership is concentrated within the family of a national political elite, raising concerns about conflicts of interest. The community has responded with formal protests and a village-level declaration of rejection, which the government has largely ignored.

The report documents systemic failures in the development and operation of the Bantaeng Industrial Area (KIBA), highlighting severe environmental degradation, labor rights violations, and the marginalization of local communities. It argues that the project was established through deceptive land acquisition and lacks meaningful community participation, leading to the destruction of local livelihoods such as seaweed farming and brick-making. The findings detail illegal groundwater extraction, toxic pollution, and a dangerous working environment with multiple fatalities, while noting that local government oversight has been insufficient.