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Background
Regional development, from time to time, has faced various challenges. In Indonesia, relatively recent democratization and decentralization, which were hoped to promote local development, are so far considered slowing down this development. Additional challenges come from climate changes, natural disasters and other extreme event which force the government to reshape its regional development. On the other hand, people needs and expectations public services continue to increase. This increased demand for public services in terms of quantity as well as quality exceeds the growth of infrastructures and public services such as water supply and sanitation, drainage, health care, etc.
Many factors contribute to lower provision of public services in regions. Nevertheless, limited financial resources are always blamed as the main factors of such phenomenon. Various alternatives of financial schemes other than regional government expenditure have been developed to foster regional development such as private sector initiatives, public-private partnership, municipal bond, etc. However, regional development still highly relies on the central government supports. Ironically, inadequate resources are worsened by poor financial management and corruptions.
Various questions appear to be discussed. Are there sufficient financial resources to accelerate regional development in Indonesia? Given the current condition, is there any alternative way to speed up regional development and expand the provision of public services? What are lessons and experiences in other countries that can be adopted in Indonesia? We need to explore the current and future challenges for accelerating regional development and opportunities in the era of regional economic integrations as well as decentralization. On July 20 and 21, 2011, the Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) in collaboration with the Andalas University conducts its 3rd IRSA International Institute gathering various experts and policymakers on regional development in Indonesia as well as in other surrounding countries. Hopefully, this event can offer alternative policies to expedite the regional development given various constraints.
Objective
The main objective of this institute is to help overcome challenges for expanding and financing public services in the decentralized era. Through this institute, the transfer of knowledge as well as discussion and debate on formulating policies, strategies and approaches for faster and sustainable regional development are facilitated. Moreover, this event also intends to facilitate academics in Indonesia to be a part of international communities.
Theme and Topics
The 3rd IRSA International Institute is a series of lectures with several paper sessions in between. The lectures and paper sessions are organized on topics such as
- Financing Regional Development, Public-Private Partnership, Regional Investment Climate, Fiscal Decentralization, Regional Bureaucratic Reforms,
- Urban and regional Transportation, Regional and Urban Planning, Regional Modeling, Health and Education Services in Region, Clean/Drinking Water Provisions, Energy and other Regional Infrastructures Issues,
- Location of Economic Activity, Regional Private Sector Development, Poverty and Interregional Disparities, Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Political Economics of Regional Development.
- Regional Environmental Quality and Regional Climate Change Policy
Expected Participants
- Members of the Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA)
- Members of the Regional Science Association International (RSAI)
- Academics
- Government officials in Indonesia (BAPPENAS, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Public Works, and other central government entities)
- Regional government officials in Indonesia (Province/Kabupaten/Kota Bappeda, Dinas Offices, others)
- Central Bank Officials
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Private sectors
- International donor communities.
- Interested parties from other regional science and economics societies
Event Location
Andalas UniversityKampus Limau Manih
Padang, Indonesia - 25163
Organizer & Secretariat
This Institute is jointly organized by Indonesian Regional Science Association (IRSA) and Andalas University. The detail or organizer is as follows:
Board of Protectors (Pelindung)
Rector of Andalas University : Prof. Dr. Ir. Musliar Kasim
President of IRSA : Prof. Dr. Armida Alisjahbana
Advisory Committee
Chairman
Prof. Dr. Helmi (Vice Rector for Cooperation, Andalas University)
Members:
Dr. Ir. Febrin Anas Ismail (Vice Rector for Academic Affair, Andalas University)
Dr. Werry Darta Taifur (Vice Rector for Administration and Finance, Andalas University)
Prof Dr. Novesar Jamarun (Vice Rector for Student Affair, Andalas University)
Prof Dr. Syafruddin Karimi, (Dean of Faculty of Economics, Andalas University)
Prof Dr. Novirman Jamarun, (Director of Graduate Schools, Andalas University)
Steering Committee
Chairman
Dr. Budy P. Resosudarmo (Vice President of IRSA)
Members:
Dr. D.S. Priyarsono (Vice President of IRSA)
Dr. Arief Anshory Yusuf (General Secretary of IRSA)
Dr. Hefrizal Handra (Andalas University)
Prof. Dr. Syafrizal (Andalas University)
Prof. Dr. Ir. Melinda Noer, MSc. (Andalas University)
Dr. Efa Yonnedi (Andalas University)
Prof. Dr. Fashbir M. Noorsidin (Andalas University)
Prof. Dr. Firwan Tan (Andalas University)
Prof. Dr. Elfindri (Andalas University)
Prof. Dr. Afrizal, MA (Andalas University)
Organizing Committee
Chairman
Dr. Hefrizal Handra (Andalas University)
Co-Chairs
Dr. Efa Yonnedi (Andalas University)
Secretary
Drs. Masrizal, M.Soc.Sc (Andalas University)
Vice Secretary
Edi Ariyanto, SE, MSi (Andalas University)
Treasury
Fauzan Misra, SE, MSi, Ak. (Andalas University)
Workshop/Training Organizer
Coordinator: Fajri Muharja, SE, MSi (Andalas University)
Vonny Indah Mutiara, SP, M.EM. (Andalas University)
Conference Organizer
Coordinator: Sri Maryati, SE, MSi (Andalas University)
Members:
M. Nazer, SE, MA (Andalas University)
Yessi Andriani, SE, M.Ec. (Andalas University)
Syaiful Anwar, SE, MSi (Andalas University)
Rahmat Kurniawan, SE, MSi, Ak. (Andalas University)
Transportation
Coordinator: Ferry Andrianus, SE, MSi (Andalas University)
Fajri Adrianto, SE, MBus. (Andalas University)
Logistics and Supplies
Coordinator: Febriandi Prima Putra, SE, MSi. (Andalas University)
Dudi Permana, ST, MM. (Andalas University)
The 3rd IRSA International Institute Secretariat :
Dr. Hefrizal Handra
Pusat Studi Keuangan dan Pembangunan (Centre for Finance and Development Studies), Faculty of Economics, Andalas University
Gedung II Lt 3, Jurusan Ilmu Ekonomi, Fakultas Ekonomi, Kampus Limau Manih
Phone. 62-751-73669 Fax. 62-751-73669
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