TRAVEL REPORT FOR INDONESIA

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1 TRAVEL REPORT Indonesia September 17-22, 2013 TRAVEL REPORT FOR INDONESIA

2 September 17-22, 2013 PARTICIPANTS: 1. Assoc. Prof. Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, PhD. Advisor for Research and Global Affairs 2. Assoc. Prof. Supawatanakorn Wongthanavasu, PhD. Dean 3. Dr. Hirofumi Ando Adjunct Professor 4. Dr. Gayl Ness Adjunct Professor 5. Mr. Seri Pichitsiri Assistant Dean for General Affairs 6. Prof. Vanchai Vatanasapt Lecturer 7. GEN Supaluck Suvarnajata Lecturer 8. Dr. Tatchalerm Sudhipongpracha Lecturer 9. Ms. Ayla Calumpang International Relations Officer 10. Mr. Michael Kiwanuka Student OBJECTIVES: 1. Attend and participate in the Fourth International Conference on Local Government. 2. Develop and strengthen ties with the host of the Fourth International Conference on Local Government, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya. 3. Build a strong network with the universities in Indonesia. 4. Develop an enhanced awareness of potential collaborative partners in the field of academe. 5. Promote the College of Local Administration as a competent academic institution and develop community linkages within Indonesia. 6. Promote academic and research excellence, including identification and development of selective areas particularly in the field of Governance, Political Science, and Public Administration not just in the academe, but to local governance itself around the world. ACTIVITIES: September 17, 2013 Arrival Surabaya, Indonesia September 18, 2013 First Day of the Conference - Registration 2

3 The College of Local Administration (COLA) delegates of Khon Kaen University comprising of Assoc. Prof. Supawatanakorn Wongthanavasu, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, PhD, Dr. Hirofumi Ando, Dr. Gayl Ness, Dr. Tatchalerm Sudhipongpracha, Prof. Vanchai Vatanasapt, Mr. Seri Pichitsiri, GEN Supaluck Suvarnajata and Ms. Ayla Calumpang were once again welcomed representatives of UNTAG Surabaya. Representatives from the Damandiri Foundation headed Dr. Haryono Suyono were also present. The main activity for the day were making last minute preparations for the conference as well as the inauguration of the International Association for Local Governments (IALG). September 19-20, 2013 The conference proper began on the morning of September 19, Please refer to the schedule below for more details: Inauguration of the International Association for Local Governments with the members of the Organizing Committee (from left to right): Prof. Hirofumi Ando, Prof. Richard Pratt, Prof. Peerasit Kamnuansilpa (seated), Prof. Supawatanakorn Wongthanavasu, Prof. James Scott, Prof. Charles Sampson (seated), Prof. Alexius Amtaika, and Prof. Gayl Ness. 3

4 Guest speakers along with the Rector of UNTAG, Dr. Ida Aju Brahmasari pose during the closing of the 4 th International Conference on Local Government. The Fourth International Conference on Local Governments THE ROLES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN BLUE ECONOMY September 18 20, 2013 Surabaya, Indonesia Hosted : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya (UNTAG Surabaya) Date Agenda September 18, 2013 Arrival and Registration Shangri-La Hotel September 19, :00 08:30 08:30 09:00 Registration Conference Overture Celestial Blessing Dance UNTAG Video Presentation OPENING CEREMONY 09:00 09:15 09:15 09:30 Welcoming Remarks Dr. Ida Aju Brahmasari Rector, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya (UNTAG Surabaya) Conference Overview Dr. Haryono Suyono 4

5 Chairperson of the International Organizing Committee for the conference 09:30 09:45 09:45 10:15 10:15 10:30 10:30 11:15 12:45 Keynote Speaker Ir. Tri Rismaharini, MT. Mayor of Surabaya, Indonesia Keynote Address Dr. Kurniasih, SH. MSi Director, Local Government I Keynote Speaker Mr. Hadi Prasetyo Second Assistant of the Governor of East Java Coffee Break PLENARY SESSION PRESENTATIONS Keeping People s Hope Alive through HOPES Pol. Maj. Gen. Attakrit Thareechat Director of the Government Lottery Office of Thailand Thailand s Local Government Structural Reforms: A Bumpy Road Ahead Prof. Peerasit Kamnuansilpa College of Local Administration, Khon Kaen University A paper to presented Prof. Saudi, M.Agr.Sc.,PhD Gajah Mada University The Role of Local Government Within the 5

6 Framework of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia Prof. Dr. E. Koswara Kertapradja Ministry of Home Affairs, Jakarta Indonesia 12:45 13:40 14:00 Lunch Balancing Accountability with Responsiveness: Responsible Flexibility in Local Government Prof. Richard Pratt University of Hawaii, USA Economic Gardening: Local Promotion of Local Economic Development Prof. Gayl Ness University of Michigan, USA The Declining Significance of Form: A Search for Connections between Municipal Governmental Forms and Expenditure Decisions Prof. Charles Sampson University of Missouri, USA Facing the Future: Local Governments Adapt to Social Media Trends Prof. James Scott University of Missouri, USA 15:10 15:30 Coffee Break The Challenges of Community Engagement in Rural-remote and Indigenous Local Government in Australia 6

7 Prof. Melissa Gibbs Assistant Director Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government Innovative Citizen Involvement for Creating Public Value in Local Government Prof. Roberta Ryan Director, Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government, University of Technology, Sydney, Centre for Local Government The Financial Implications of Devolution of Powers to Lower Tiers Of Government in South Africa Prof. Alexius Amtaika University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa 17:00-18:00 Inauguration of the International Association for Local Governments (IALG) Inaugural Address Prof. Charles Sampson Chairperson of the Organizing Committee of the IALG and 18:00 Dinner Hosted Dr. H. Soekarwo, SH., M. Hum Governor of East Java September 20, :00 10:00 SMALL GROUP SESSIONS Room A Blue Economic Business Model 7

8 Room B Increasing Revenue of Local Governments Room C Maximizing People Participation in Local Affairs Room D Local Government Management Capacity 10:00 12:00 Room A Promoting Social and Economic Development at the Local Level Room B Educational Development and Management of Education at the Local Level Room C Coverage and Quality of Health Services at the Local Level 12:00-13:00 13:00 15:00 Lunch Room A Comparing Local and National Government in Efficiency and Irregularity Room B The Voice of Local Government in Energy Development and Energy Sustainability Room C Building Constructive Relationships between Central Government and Local Government in Creating and Maintaining High Standard of Services 15:30 16:00 16:00 16:30 Coffee Break Conclusion 8

9 Prof. Gayl Ness University of Michigan, USA and Prof. Peerasit Kamnuansilpa College of Local Administration, Khon Kaen University 16:30-17:00 19:00 21:00 Closing Speech Dr. Ida Aju Brahmasari Chairperson National Organizing Committee Farewell Dinner Hosted Ir. Tri Rismaharini, MT. Mayor of Surabaya, Indonesia RESULTS: COLA s efforts to endorse Khon Kaen University as well as Thailand were very much appreciated all the institutions who participated. COLA, as the Secretariat of the International Association for Local Governments (IALG) assisted UNTAG in developing organizing committees. The 5 th International Conference on Local Government was further endorsed, hence, raised the credibility of the conference and institution. The next venue for the 5 th International Conference on Local Government was declared to be held in Palembang, Sumatra, Indonesia hosted Sriwijaya University. ACTION PLAN: COLA will continue to facilitate the communications between the members of the IALG as well as help promote the conference all over the world. Pursue and follow up the activities agreed upon the meetings to prepare for the 5th International Conference on Local Government. Continue to promote the concept of AEC strengthening ties with the respective universities. 9

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