Kamis, 04 Juli 2013

Call for Paper (CFP): 2013 Indonesia Focus Conference

Organizers: The Indonesian Student Association (PEMIAS)  in Pittsburgh and the Asian Society for International Relations and Public  Affairs (ASIRPA) .

Sponsors: Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Washington DC, Indonesian Consulate General (KJRI) in New York, and other organizations.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS (TENTATIVE):

1.      Dr. Wimboh Santoso, Executive Director of IMF.
2.      Dr. Darmawan Prasodjo, Energy Expert
3.      Dr. Danet Suryatama, ElectrikCar LLC
4.      More speakers will be announced later

CALL FOR PAPERS (CFP) - MAKALAH KONFERENSI

Theme: "Beyond Physical Capital:  Addressing the Role of Human and Social Capital in the Economic Growth of Indonesia."

The conference accepts academic papers and business plans/ideas.  Faculty members, researchers, business people, or anyone interested in this conference are all invited.

The conference invites individuals or organizations to present papers and business plans on the basis of research that addresses Indonesia's development. The papers should address some issues pertaining to the multidimensional aspects of Indonesia's development.  Topics surrounding innovative strategies and methods that can contribute to the improvement of Indonesia-US relationships and Indonesian education system are highly encouraged.

Examples of topics to be considered include but not limited to:

1.      Improving human capital investment:

a.      Reshaping policies and practices in health and education
b.      Nurturing human capital via advancement in industry and technology
c.      Roles of religion and cultural traditions in improving the components of human capital

2.      Investment in social capital:

a.      Structural issues in laws and its enforcement with respect to good governance, anti-corruption, and banking system
b.      The importance of market regulations and its implementation in business and labor markets
c.      Improving social capital through strengthening cultures: cooperation, trust, reciprocity, and interfaith cooperation.
d.      Establishing intellectual property rights to promote ideas, innovation, research and development as well as nurturing entrepreneurship
e.      The functions of religious institutions in promoting social stability

The conference provides a forum where broad ideas of how to help Indonesia fare well in the globalized economy are exchanged and discussed. It is expected that the meeting would inspire attendees with regard to the potential roles they may want to play in this globalized world.

The conference also provides a forum for entrepreneurs to showcase their business ideas, plans, and products to Indonesian and international audience.   We accept any types of proposed business plan, provided that the business is legal.

We hope that the meeting would motivate, and even initiate further business cooperation among Indonesians, Americans, and international participants.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:

Submitted abstract should have no more than 250 words and should include research problem, methodology, facts and findings.


FULL PAPER SUBMISSION:

The paper should be written in English, typed, double-spaced, using 12 point Times New Roman font, on standards-sized paper (8.5" x 11") with 1 inch margins on all sides. Please maintain consistency with your preferred citation style. The length of the paper should be between 3000-5000 words."

Please submit the abstract or a complete draft of the paper or business plan to the conference organizers  indonesiafocus@asirpa.org <indonesiafocus/at/asirpa/org> or visit www.indonesiafocus.net

Send your questions about call for paper to that email address.

REGISTRATION:

Regular conference registration: $ 50
Registration for students residing in the US  : free of charge
Proceeding Fees  (by request): $ 20


For registration and updates on the 2013 Indonesia Focus Conference, please visit the ASIRPA Indonesia Focus Conference websitehttp://www.indonesiafocus.net/

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