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Bali Forum

• The President of the Republic of , Dr. H. launched the The Bali Democracy Forum Democracy Forum (BDF) on December 10th 2008. • BDF is designed to be an intergovernmental Agus widjojo forum inclusive to countries that regard themselves as as well as that aspiring to be more democratic • The forum is aimed at promoting regional and international cooperation in the field of peace and democracy.

What is Bali Democracy Forum? Mission of Bali Democracy Forum

• BDF is an annual high‐level forum at the level of • To promote acceptance and foreign ministers and prominent figures for adherence to democratic values in Asian countries the region • Regard themselves as democratic or aspiring to • Through dialogue and cooperation be more democratic • Strengthen democratic institutions • Designed to promote and facilitate dialogue and • Promote exchange of experience and cooperation best practices to strengthen • In national capacity building in governance and democratic institutions. political development.

Objectives of Bali Democracy Forum Previous Bali Democracy Forum

• To establish and maintain a forum among Asian countries that promote political development Bali Democracy Forum I: • Through dialogue and cooperation in 10‐11 December 2008 strengthening adherence to democratic values and development of democratic • Theme: Consolidating Democracy: A institutions Strategic Agenda for • To iiititnitiate and fac ilita te a lilearning and sharing of experiences as a strategy towards the consolidation of peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond. Bali Democracy Forum II: • To initiate and build a platform for mutual 10‐11 December 2009 support and cooperation in the context of building democracy and political institutions. • Theme: Promoting Synergy Between • To establish and maintain a working Democracy and Development in Asia: institutions that functions as a resource base Prospects for Regional Cooperation and information centre for research and study.

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What is The Institute for Peace & Democracy The Institute for Peace & Democracy?

• The Institute for Peace and Democracy is the implementing body of the agenda Through its subsidiary, The Institute for Peace and Democracy, the Bali Democracy and programs adopted by the Bali Democracy Forum. Forum regularly organizes discussions. Through the Institute, the forum engage in • The Institute for Peace and Democracy is the learning community that has been various ways of disseminating ideas on democracy and the promotion of peace and established to provide substantial academic and technical support for the dialogue cooperation among nations. conducted by the Bali Democracy Forum.

Activities and Programs Conducted Programs/Activities by the by the Institute for Peace and Democracy Institute for Peace and Democracy

• Seminar, “Update on the Indonesian Election”, March 30, Bali, Indonesia • Indonesian Election Visiting Program, July 6‐9, Indonesia • Presidential Friends of Indonesia. Seminar and invitation to attend Indonesian 2009 Independence Day Ceremony, August 14‐17, Jakarta, Indonesia • Seminar, “Reflections on a Decade of Indonesian Reforms” September 7‐8, INTELLECTUAL TRAINING FOR JOINT MISSION Bali, Indonesia EXCHANGES PRACTITIONERS RESEARCH • Workshop, “Engaging Citizens in the Budget Cycle and Public Service Delivery Process”, November 24‐26, Bali, Indonesia • Workshop, “Electoral Systems, Parties and Parliaments: Making the PUBLICATIONS Connections” November 11‐12, Bali, Indonesia NETWORK • Workshop, “Driving and Strengthening the Political Power of the Civil OF RESEARCH 2010 Sectors”, October 15‐17, Bangkok, Thailand BUILDING • Workshop, “Democratic Leadership”, October 10‐14, Bali, Indonesia AND STUDIES • Workshop, “Indonesian and Asian Democratic Transition and Reform Experiences”, March 22‐25, Bali, Indonesia • “Parliamentary Research Staff and Professional Skills Development Course”, March 15‐24, Canberra, Australia

Thank You

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