Ministry of ICT, Indonesian Embassy, and USINDO Washington DC Special Open Forum – Indonesia Update 2015: Prospects and Progress

 

The Ministry of ICT, the Indonesian Embassy, and USINDO

cordially invite you to a Special Open Forum:

Indonesia Update 2015: Prospects and Progress

with

 

Freddy H. Tulung Director General of Information and Public Communication,  Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information Technology	Dr. Bachtiar Aly Member of the Indonesian Parliament and of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Communications	Dr. Sonny Harry B. Harmadi Special Staff to the Minister of National Development Planning, Republic of Indonesia

Tuesday, April 28

09:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 

Venue:

Indonesian Embassy

Washington D.C.

 

Indonesia Update 2015: Prospect and Progress will discuss the development of democracy and economic growth in Indonesia.  Emphasis will be placed on government transparency, the changed dynamics between parliament and government, and emerging areas of opportunity for Indonesia’s economy to create growth.

 

The face of democracy in Indonesia is still evolving. Transparency and accountability are growing priorities of the government. Since 2008 Indonesia has encouraged an open government policy with the Transparency of Public Information Law. This has mandated increased government transparency and accountability and created a more responsive governments for Indonesian citizens. How has the explosion of social media furthered the development of democracy and transparency in Indonesia?

 

Indonesia must also develop a dynamic and productive relationship between the Executive Branch and Parliament, which is becoming more active and powerful. What has been the effect of the enhanced power of the Parliament on the quality of democracy in Indonesia?

 

Finally, Indonesia has a population of over 250 million people and benefits from a demographic bonus, with the majority population of productive age. How can Indonesia effectively take advantage of this demographic bonus to enhance economic development?

 

The Ministry of Communications, the Indonesian Embassy in Washington, and

USINDO, are delighted to co-host this Special Open Forum featuring Mr. Freddy H. Tulung, Dr. Bachtiar Aly, and Dr. Sonny Harry B. Harmadi.  Please join us for this informative event. 

 

This event is open and FREE of charge.  To register, please kindly RSVP HERE by 05:00 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2015.

 

PROGRAM:

09:00am – 09:15am: (15″) Networking
09:15am – 09:30am: (15″) Ambassador’s Opening Remarks
09:30am – 10:00am: (30″) Keynote: Mr. Freddy Tulung (Ministry of ICT)
10:00am – 10.30am: (30″) Traditional Dance/Music Performance
10:30am – 11:30am: (60″) Presentation by Dr. Bachtiar Aly & Dr. Sonny H.B. Harmadi
11:30am – 12:00pm: (30″) Q&A Session
12:00pm – 12.30pm: (30″) Lunch
12:30pm – end of program