TRAVEL REPORT

Indonesia

September 17-22, 2013

TRAVEL REPORT FOR INDONESIA

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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

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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 by representatives of UNTAG Surabaya.

Representatives from the Damandiri Foundation headed by 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, 2013.

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.

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Guest speakers along with the Rector of

UNTAG, Dr. Ida Aju Brahmasari pose

during the closing of the 4th

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 by: Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya (UNTAG Surabaya)

Date Agenda

September 18, 2013

Arrival and Registration

Shangri-La Hotel

September 19, 2013

08:00 – 08:30

08:30 – 09:00

09:00 – 09:15

09:15 – 09:30

Registration

Conference Overture

Celestial Blessing Dance

UNTAG Video Presentation

OPENING CEREMONY

Welcoming Remarks

by

Dr. Ida Aju Brahmasari

Rector, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya

(UNTAG Surabaya)

Conference Overview

by

Dr. Haryono Suyono

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09:30 – 09:45

09:45 – 10:15

10:15 – 10:30

10:30

11:15 – 12:45

Chairperson of the International Organizing

Committee for the conference

Keynote Speaker

by

Ir. Tri Rismaharini, MT.

Mayor of Surabaya, Indonesia

Keynote Address

by

Dr. Kurniasih, SH. MSi

Director, Local Government I

Keynote Speaker

by

Mr. Hadi Prasetyo

Second Assistant of the Governor of East Java

Coffee Break

PLENARY SESSION PRESENTATIONS

Keeping People’s Hope Alive through HOPES

by

Pol. Maj. Gen. Attakrit Thareechat

Director of the Government Lottery Office of Thailand

Thailand’s Local Government Structural Reforms:

A Bumpy Road Ahead

by

Prof. Peerasit Kamnuansilpa

College of Local Administration, Khon Kaen

University

A paper to presented

by

Prof. Saudi, M.Agr.Sc.,PhD

Gajah Mada University

The Role of Local Government Within the

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12:45

13:40– 14:00

15:10 – 15:30

Framework of the Unitary State of the Republic of

Indonesia

by

Prof. Dr. E. Koswara Kertapradja

Ministry of Home Affairs, Jakarta Indonesia

Lunch

Balancing Accountability with Responsiveness:

Responsible Flexibility in Local Government

by

Prof. Richard Pratt

University of Hawaii, USA

Economic Gardening: Local Promotion of Local

Economic Development

by

Prof. Gayl Ness

University of Michigan, USA

The Declining Significance of Form: A Search for Connections between Municipal Governmental Forms and Expenditure Decisions by

Prof. Charles Sampson

University of Missouri, USA

Facing the Future: Local Governments Adapt to Social Media Trends by

Prof. James Scott

University of Missouri, USA

Coffee Break

The Challenges of Community Engagement in

Rural-remote and Indigenous Local Government in

Australia

by

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17:00-18:00

18:00

Prof. Melissa Gibbs

Assistant Director

Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government

Innovative Citizen Involvement for Creating Public

Value in Local Government

by

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

by

Prof. Alexius Amtaika

University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South

Africa

Inauguration of the International Association for

Local Governments (IALG)

Inaugural Address

by

Prof. Charles Sampson

Chairperson of the Organizing Committee of the IALG

and

Dinner

Hosted by Dr. H. Soekarwo, SH., M. Hum

Governor of East Java

September 20, 2013

08:00 – 10:00

SMALL GROUP SESSIONS

Room A

Blue Economic Business Model

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10:00 – 12:00

12:00 -13:00

13:00 – 15:00

15:30 – 16:00

16:00 – 16:30

Room B

Increasing Revenue of Local Governments

Room C

Maximizing People Participation in Local Affairs

Room D

Local Government Management Capacity

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

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

Coffee Break

Conclusion

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16:30 - 17:00

19:00 – 21:00

by

Prof. Gayl Ness

University of Michigan, USA

and

Prof. Peerasit Kamnuansilpa

College of Local Administration, Khon Kaen

University

Closing Speech

by

Dr. Ida Aju Brahmasari

Chairperson

National Organizing Committee

Farewell Dinner

Hosted by 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 by all the institutions who participated.

COLA, as the Secretariat of the International Association for Local Governments (IALG)

assisted UNTAG in developing organizing committees.

The 5th

International Conference on Local Government was further endorsed, hence,

raised the credibility of the conference and institution.

The next venue for the 5th

International Conference on Local Government was declared

to be held in Palembang, Sumatra, Indonesia hosted by 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 by the meetings to prepare for the 5th

International Conference on Local Government.

Continue to promote the concept of AEC by strengthening ties with the respective

universities.

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