THE NATIONAL RESILIENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF

LemhannasTanhanna Dharmma Mangrva 72nd edition, RI July 2015

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KPK, Attorney General’s Office and National : PR Bureau of Lemhannas RI Photo Police Engage in Panel Discussion with Lemhannas RI’s 53rd PPRA Participants cting Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Police Inspector General (Ret.) Drs. Taufiequrachman Ruki, S.H., Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes Dr. Widyo Pramono S.H., M.M., M.Hum. and Director of the National Police’s Anti-Corruption Directorate of the Detective Division Ahmad A rd Wiyagus served as resource persons at a panel discussion in front of the participants of the 53 PPRA at NKRI Room, Panca Gatra Building, 3rd Floor, Lemhannas RI, on Friday (3/7)....(more on page 6) Daftar Isi: Lemhannas RI Disseminates Information on Lemhannas RI Disseminates Information Disciplinary Sanctions for Civil Servants...page 2 Lemhannas RI Refines and Analyzes Strategic Issues on Disciplinary Sanctions for Civil Servants on National Resilience Measurement Laboratory (Labkurtannas)...page 3 President of France’s Asia Center Visits Lemhannas RI...page 3 Lemhannas RI Governor: Leaders Should Have Strong Character...page 4 Coordinating Economic Minister Delivers Lecture to 53rd PPRA Participants...page 4 IKAL and Lemhannas RI Celebrate Nuzulul Quran ...page 5 KPK, Attorney General’s Office and National Police Engage in Panel Discussion with Lemhannas RI’s 53rd PPRA Participants...page 6 Army Chief of Staff Calls Attention to Real Threats Faced by Indonesia...page 7 Ministry of Finance Disseminates Information on the 2015 Budget Implementation...page 8 Photo : PR Bureau of Lemhannas RI KNDU Initiates to Cooperate with Lemhannas RI ...page 8 e still have some problems to resolve regarding Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister, Navy Deputy Chief of Staff Discuss Indonesia’s Coastal disciplinary actions,” expressed Chief of General Areas Potentials...page 9 “W Affairs Bureau Police Brigadier General Drs. Budi Lemhannas RI Holds Roundtable Discussion on Setiyadi, SH, M.Si. during a Training Event on Disciplinary Sanctions for Narcotics and Drugs...page 10 Civil Servants held at Gadjah Mada Auditorium, Panca Gatra Building, 3rd Lemhannas RI Governor Receives Courtesy Call from Floor, Lemhannas RI on Tuesday (30/6). French Delegation...page 11 The event moderated by the Head of Personnel Affairs Division Bank Indonesia Governor Delivers Lecture to Participants of 53rd PPRA ... page 11 of Lemhannas RI Colonel ADM Drs. Nana Sujana, M.Sc. was aimed at BKN disseminates Information on Functional establishing the same perception of the disciplinary rules, particularly in Positions in Lemhannas RI...page 12 Lemhannas RI. Editorial Board: Mid-level Lecturer of the State Civil Service Agency (BKN)’s Education Director : and Training Center Harun Arsyad, who served as a resource person at Suhardi Alius the event, stated that the Government Regulation No. 30 of 1980 on the Official-in-charge : E. Estu Prabowo Disciplinary Actions for Civil Servants was no longer relevant as it had Editor : failed to create positive work ethics among civil servants. Hence, the Wahyu Widji Pamungkas Government Regulation No. 53 of 2010 on Civil Servant Disciplines is then Copy Editor : Bambang Iman Aryanto put into effect. Editorial Staff : Trias Noverdi, Aditya Solehah, Erlin Dyah Pratiwi, In accordance with the Regulation No. 53 of 2010, any civil servants Ni Made Vira Saraswati, C. Hildamona Permatasari, Magista Dian Fitrilia committing a disciplinary violation of civil servant regulations will be Design punished according to the severity of the offense. There are a few stages Bambang Iman Aryanto in the handling of such penalties, starting from alleged violation case, first Photographer : Suryadi, Suyono, Dwi Jayanto summon, second summon, investigation, to enforcement of penalties. Secretariat : During these stages, the civil servants who commit the disciplinary Linda Purnamasari, Gatot, Indiah Winarni. Distribution : offenses can submit an objection or appeal. Sumurung, Supriyono. Editorial Address : Following the presentation by Harun Arsyad, the event, which was PR Bureau of Lemhannas RI, Medan Merdeka Selatan attended by Echelon III and IV officials of Lemhannas RI, was ended with a Street No.10, Central Jakarta, 10110, Phone. (021) 3832108, 3832109, Fax. (021) 3451926, discussion and question-and-answer session. Website http://www.lemhannas.go.id

2 || Newsletter || 72nd edition, July 2015 Lemhannas RI Refines and Analyzes Strategic Issues on National Resilience Measurement Laboratory (Labkurtannas) ased on the 2014 spatial analysis, we found that four provinces still needed special attention due “B to their less robust conditions,” said Budi Susilo Soepandji during a Roundtable Discussion on the National Resilience Measurement Laboratory (Labkurtannas) themed “Refining and Analyzing Strategic Issues Based on Spatial and Photo : PR Bureau of Lemhannas RI Functional Relationship)” at Kresna Room, Asta Gatra Building, 4th Floor, on Tuesday (30/6). Administration from the Ministry of Internal Affairs affirmed The event led by Lemhannas RI Governor Prof. Dr. Ir. Budi that the issues in ideological aspect were associated with Susilo Soepanji, D.E.A. featured resource persons from the and national character. “Currently, there are some Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the State Intelligence Agency indications of weakening national characters as the instilling and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In his remarks, the Governor and implementation of the values of Pancasila and the 1945 stated that Indonesia’s development in recent years had seen a Constitution, Unity in Diversity principle and the Unitary State of significant progress in human development, competitiveness the Republic of Indonesia have not become the main foundation quality and national resilience indexes. Nevertheless, some in the life of the nation and state,” he said. provinces still needed to be put on an alert list, especially in The State Intelligence Agency, which was represented by terms of ideological, social, cultural, and economic aspects. Director of Sumatra and Kalimantan Regions Dr. Thony Saut The problems in economic and socio-cultural aspects in Situmorang, elaborated on the strategic issues related to the those provinces were acknowledged by BPS’ Deputy of Balance spatial and functional relationships of the national security and Statistics Analysis Kecuk Suharyanto. According to him, aspect. “The strategic issues of global security still focus on the the welfare issues in socio-cultural aspect, which were related potential threats of terrorism and radicalism, and the increasingly to economic aspect, include poverty, economic inequality and escalating sectarian issues. Conflicts do not involve states only access. “Looking ahead, these socio-cultural and ideological but also non-state actors, and this is the thing that we have to aspects must become our common concern in order to achieve look out for,” said Thony. enhanced national resilience,” said Kecuk. The event was also attended by Lemhannas RI Deputy Meanwhile, Officer-in-Charge for Director of the National Governor Vice Dr. Didit Herdiawan, M.P.A., M.B.A. and Vigilance of the Directorate General of Politics and Public faculty members. President of France’s Asia Center Visits Lemhannas RI emhannas RI, which was founded by Soekarno, has been generating national leaders until now,” “Lsaid Lemhannas RI Governor Prof. Dr. Ir. Budi Susilo Soepandji, D.E.A. when receiving a courtesy call from the France’s Asia Center President Jean François Di Meglio along with his staff at the Executive Guest Room, Tri Gatra Building, 1st Floor, Lemhannas RI, on Wednesday (1/7). This visit is an exploratory step toward establishing a cooperation between the Paris-based think tank Asia Center Photo : PR Bureau of Lemhannas RI and Lemhannas RI. In his presentation entitled “Parallel Worlds: Compared Behaviors of EU and ASEAN vis-à-vis China over the The event moderated by Professional Expert in National Last Years and Food for Debate and Recommendations”, Jean Management System Division Dr. Avanti Fontana was attended François conveyed that the European Union had established by Chief of Cooperation Bureau Brigadier General Ivan Ronald a rather large-scale cooperation with China. “China has a very Pelealu, SE, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, strong strategy and it is the second biggest maritime country in the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, the world,” he said during a discussion session held at Gatotkaca the Ministry of Industry as well as representatives from the 53rd Room, Asta Gatra Building, 3rd Floor, Lemhannas RI following the PPRA participants and faculty members of Lemhannas RI. courtesy call.

Newsletter || 72nd edition, July 2015 ||3 Lemhannas RI Governor: Leaders Should Have Strong Character emhannas RI Governor Prof. Dr. Ir. Budi Susilo Soepandji, D.E.A. said that a leader had to possess L strategic thinking skills which characterize a good leadership. He made the statement during a briefing in front of the 53rd PPRA participants in NKRI Room, Panca Gatra Building, 3rd Floor, Lemhannas RI, on Wednesday (1/7). Budi Susilo Soepandji also conveyed in his presentation that a leader had to have a strong character. “Times are changing and we need to remain steadfast in upholding our principles by having a strong character,” he said. According to him, a leader with strong character would Photo : PR Bureau of Lemhannas RI have a clear vision, energetic spirit and trustworthy trait. Having delivered his remarks, the Governor gave an session, before proceeding to give out CDs containing songs by opportunity to the participants for a question-and-answer the Professor Band. Coordinating Economic Minister Delivers Lecture to 53rd PPRA Participants alking about the coastal areas, anything above, on or under the surface of the waters “Tare ours,” stated Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister of the Republic of Indonesia Dr. Ir. Dwisuryo Indoryono Soesilo, M.Sc. who served as one of the panelists in a panel discussion of the 20th Short Education Program of Lemhannas RI (PPSA XX) held at Bhinneka Room, 3rd Floor, Pancagatra Building, Photo : PR Bureau of Lemhannas RI Lemhannas RI, on Tuesday (7/7). Widodo explained that the huge potentials of Indonesia’s He expressed that Indonesia had very diverse potentials coastal areas and sea had yet to contribute significantly to the of its coastal areas, ranging from fisheries and aquaculture, national economic development. The navy, as one the national seaweed, tourism, ports and dockyards as well as oil and gas components, has participated in the community development of that are spread throughout Indonesian regions. the people living in coastal areas, such as by organizing various “Special economic zones have begun to be established in education and training programs as well as local development order to accelerate the development in the coastal areas, such programs. “Those programs are expected to enhance their as the one that is going to be developed in Lombok, Mandalika,” awareness of environmental protection in the coastal areas and explained Dwisuryo Indroyono. The integrated economic zones sea, and in other maritime aspects,” affirmed Widodo. in the coastal areas would improve the development and Meanwhile, Bonar Hutagaol argued that Russia had prosperity of the local people in which home industry, farming, annexed Crimea in order to expand its coastlines, and therefore, ecotourism, water tourism, forest industry, ports, and others are Indonesia, needed to start managing its already long coastlines integrated in one single zone. in a more active manner. The other panelists at the event included Navy Deputy Following the presentations by the three panelists, the Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Widodo, S.E., M.Sc. and Analyst in event was ended with a discussion session with the 20th PPSA National Resilience of Lemhannas RI Air Vice Marshal Bonar H. participants. Hutagaol, M.M.

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IKAL and Lemhannas RI Celebrate Nuzulul Quran

he holy month of Ramadan is an opportunity The event themed “Through the Commemoration of for all Muslims in the world to improve their Nuzulul Quran, Let Us Strengthen Our Faith and Piety towards “T good deeds and to get closer to Allah by fasting Allah” was also attended by the Indonesian Military (TNI) for the entire month of Ramadhan. Therefore, as His servants, it Commander General Dr. Moeldoko, Secretary of the Governing is a must for us to fulfill the month of Ramadan with good deeds, Board Dr. Ardi Partadinata, M.H.,M.Si., Deputy Governor of both in the relationship between us and God (hablum minallah) Lemhannas RI Vice Admiral Dr. Didit Herdiawan, MPA, MBA, and between us and other human beings (hablum minannas),” Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister said Governor of Lemhannas RI Prof. Dr. Ir. Budi Susilo Soepandji, Admiral (Ret.) Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno, Minister of Industry Saleh D.E.A., during an event to mark the moment of Nuzulul Quran Husin, S.E., M.Si., Chairman of the Association of Lemhannas RI of 1436, and to break the fast together with Lemhannas RI and Alumni (IKAL) General (Ret.) Agum Gumelar along with other IKAL members in Dwi Warna Purwa Building, Lemhannas RI, on IKAL members, Chairman and Management Board of Members’ Thursday (2/7). Wives Association (Perista), faculty members and structural officials of Lemhannas RI. Budi Susilo Soepandji further said that the fasting month was also very special because it was the time when the Quran The event organized by the IKAL, in cooperation with was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Lemhannas RI and BRI KCP Lemhannas RI, was also attended by the participants of 53rd PPRA and 20th PPSA of Lemhannas RI. Quran, which was revealed gradually over a period of approximately 23 years, had become a series of divine After the Maghrib (evening) prayer, the event was revelations from Allah with very thorough and meaningful continued with a sermon delivered by Drs. H. Tasripin. messages as well as beautiful and poetic language.

Newsletter || 72nd edition, July 2015 ||5 KPK, Attorney General’s Office and National Police Engage in Panel Discussion with Lemhannas RI’s 53rd PPRA Participants

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cting Chairmanh off theh Corruption Eradicationd Attorney Generall forf Speciall Crimes Dr. Widyod Pramono Commission (KPK) Police Inspector General (Ret.) S.H., M.M., M.Hum. put forth that the policies for the A Drs. Taufiequrachman Ruki, SH said that corruption, handling of the corruption cases throughout Indonesia which had pervaded all aspects of life in Indonesia since the could be carried out simultaneously and synergistically by beginning of independence era in 1945, could undermine engaging other law agencies. “It is our homework to work Indonesia’s national resilience. together in order to strengthen and build this nation,” he said. The corruption eradication in Indonesia is still perceived as non-optimal due to overlapping regulations Meanwhile, Director of General Crimes at the Police and corrupt mindset of the ministries and agencies’ officials Detective Corps Brig. Gen. Ahmad Wiyagus stated that that need to be immediately changed. Political will alone is there were five concepts applied universally in eradicating not enough for corruption eradication, commitment is also corruption, namely prevention, law enforcement, general needed. technical or supporting assistance, asset recovery, and international cooperation. “In order to do well in what we “Considering the importance of national resilience, this has are doing, we should have goals and targets to achieve,” he become a pressing matter, which is the responsibility of each asserted. national component through their respective core businesses,” said Taufiequrachman when serving as a resource person at the Following the presentations of the three resource discussion panel in front of the 53rd PPRA participants in NKRI persons, the event moderated by Lecturer of Law and Human Room, Panca Gatra Building, 3rd Floor, Lemhannas RI on Friday Rights Police Inspector General Dr. H.M. Said Saile, M.Sc. (3/7). was continued with a discussion and question-and-answer session. In the event themed “Optimization of Corruption Eradication in Indonesia for National Resilience”, Junior

6 || Newsletter || 72nd edition, July 2015 Army Chief of Staff Calls Attention to Real Threats Faced by Indonesia ased on the population principle theory, world “Bconflict background and location shifting theories, the acceleration of the population rate, energy crisis and limited availability of food will shift the background and location of the world conflicts to the equator,” said Army Chief of Staff General Tri Gatot Nurmantyo when giving a briefing to the participants of the 53rd Regular Educational Course Program (PPRA LIII) and the 20th Short Educational Course Program (PPSA XX) in Gadjah Mada Auditorium, Panca Gatra Building, 3rd Floor, Lemhannas RI on Monday (6/7). In his presentation entitled “Being Alert in Facing the Real Threats to Indonesia”, Gatot Nurmantyo conveyed that in 2043 the number of world population would increase to 12.3 billion people, which was inversely correlated with the availability of food and water, thus driving the search for food and water energy sources toward the equator. Therefore, Indonesia should be aware of this scenario considering its location in the equatorial region. Moreover, continued Billy Nurmantyo, proxy war would also pose a serious threat to Indonesia. “Proxy War is a war which is carried out through various aspects of the life of the nation and state,” he said. In facing the proxy war, Indonesia needs to make the best use of its geographic capital by developing Indonesia into both an agricultural and maritime country, and reviving the spirit of mutual assistance that have proved to be an underlying factor for its power and triumph thus far. The event, which was ended with a discussion and question-and-answer session, was also attended by Lemhannas RI Governor Prof. Dr. Ir. Budi Susilo Soepandji, D.E.A., Deputy Governor Vice Admiral Dr. Didit Herdiawan, M.P.A., M.B.A., Deputy for the Education of National-Level rd th Photo : PR Bureau of Lemhannas RI Leaders M. Nasir Majid, 53 PPRA participants, 20 PPSA participants, as well as structural officials of Lemhannas RI.

NewsleNewslettert || 72nd edition, July 2015 ||7 Lemhannas RI Disseminates Information on the 2015 Budget Implementation

emhannas RI held a dissemination event of the implementation of the 2015 budget at Dwi Warna L Purwa Room, 2nd Floor, Pancagatra Building of Lemhannas RI, on Monday (6/7) by featuring a resource person from the Ministry of Finance. The event attended by Lemhannas RI members highlighted the issues of government budgeting, successful state budget management and utilization based on prevailing regulations, particularly the application of standard accounting charts and business trip costs. “With a common understanding and perception, all work units of Lemhannas RI will be able to Photo : PR Bureau of Lemhannas RI utilize its budgets based on the prevailing regulations in order to accelerate the achievement of its targets and goals,” stated Rina continued that effective and efficient budget Chief of Planning and Financial Bureau of Lemhannas RI Air implementation strategies should have been prepared since the Commander Yoyok Yekti Setyono in his remarks. previous budget year, such as in the preparation of procurement Head of Regional Office of the Directorate General of tender for goods and services, in order to avoid low realization Treasury from the Ministry of Finance Dra. Rina Robiati, who in the first quarter. Moreover, financial management officers served as a resource person at the event, put forth that the should understand the principles of business trips based on budget problem was usually related to its utilization, as a PMK 113 / 2012 and the principles of input cost standards based result of institutional, structural issues as well as non-standard on PMK 57/2015 so as to avoid any questions from the BPK. practices. KNDU Initiates to Cooperate with Lemhannas RI ndonesia is one of the major nations in ASEAN,” said President of Korea National “I Defence University (KNDU) Lieutenant General Wee Seung Ho at the beginning of the discussion session following a courtesy call on Lemhannas RI Deputy Governor Vice Admiral Dr. Didit Herdiawan, M.P.A., M.B.A. at II Room, 1st Floor, Tri Gatra Building, Lemhannas RI, on Tuesday (7/7). In the discussion led by the Deputy Governor, Wee Seung Ho explained that KNDU was a top defence university in Korea, which brought together security and military experts by Photo : PR Bureau of Lemhannas RI focusing on the national defence and security policies. It also plays a role in optimizing Korea’s soft power and enhancing Didit Herdiawan appreciated the meeting, saying “We can national security programs as a foundation for peace and exchange knowledge and expertise with each other,” he said. prosperity. The event was also attended by the Deputy for National The meeting had a significant importance for both parties Level-Leaders Major General M. Nasir Majid, Director of Political in order to explore further cooperation in the future. Studies Drs. Hanif Salim, M.A., and Chief of Public Relations Bureau Commodore E. Estu Prabowo, M.Sc.

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Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister, Navy Deputy Chief of Staff Discuss Indonesia’s Coastal Areas Potentials

alking about the coastal areas, anything above, The other panelists at the event included Navy Deputy Chief on or under the surface of the waters are ours,” of Staff Vice Admiral Widodo, S.E., M.Sc. and Analyst in National “T stated Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister of Resilience of Lemhannas RI Air Vice Marshal Bonar H. Hutagaol, the Republic of Indonesia Dr. Ir. Dwisuryo Indoryono Soesilo, M.Sc. M.M. who served as one of the panelists in a panel discussion of the Widodo explained that the huge potentials of Indonesia’s 20th Short Education Program of Lemhannas RI (PPSA XX) held at coastal areas and sea had yet to contribute significantly to the Bhinneka Room, 3rd Floor, Pancagatra Building, Lemhannas RI, on national economic development. The navy, as one the national Tuesday (7/7). components, has participated in the community development of He expressed that Indonesia had very diverse potentials of the people living in coastal areas, such as by organizing various its coastal areas, ranging from fisheries and aquaculture, seaweed, education and training programs as well as local development tourism, ports and dockyards as well as oil and gas that are spread programs. “Those programs are expected to enhance their throughout Indonesian regions. awareness of environmental protection in the coastal areas and sea, and in other maritime aspects,” affirmed Widodo. “Special economic zones have begun to be established in order to accelerate the development in the coastal areas, such Meanwhile, Bonar Hutagaol argued that Russia had annexed as the one that is going to be developed in Lombok, Mandalika,” Crimea in order to expand its coastlines, and therefore, Indonesia, explained Dwisuryo Indroyono. The integrated economic zones in needed to start managing its already long coastlines in a more the coastal areas would improve the development and prosperity active manner. of the local people in which home industry, farming, ecotourism, Following the presentations by the three panelists, the water tourism, forest industry, ports, and others are integrated in event was ended with a discussion session with the 20th PPSA one single zone. participants.

Newsletter || 72nd edition, July 2015 ||9 Lemhannas RI Holds Roundtable Discussion on Narcotics and Drugs Governor of Lemhannas RI Prof. Dr. Ir. Budi Susilo abuse shall be required to go through medical and social Soepandji, D.E.A. officially opened the Roundtable rehabilitation. Discussion themed “Prevention of Drugs Abuse G In that regard, Rector of the Indonesian Islamic and Illegal Drugs Trafficking through Socio-Cultural University (UII) in Yogyakarta Dr. Ir. Harsoyo, M.Sc. stated that Approach amidst National Drugs Emergency in Order to there were several stages that had to be taken in order to Save the Nation for National Resilience”. The event was held overcome drugs problems: planning, implementation, and in Krishna Room, Asta Gatra Building, 4th Floor, Lemhannas RI evaluation. on Tuesday (7/7). Deputy of Coordination of Cultural Affairs from the The outcome of this roundtable discussion will Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture then be submitted to the President as a Dr. HaswanYunaz, M.M., M.Si. explained that drugs abuse was recommendation in informing policy-making process. the use of drugs without any medical indications, or without Director General of Social Rehabilitation from the any regular or periodic medical instructions or prescription Ministry of Social Affairs Samsudi, M.Si, who served as a for at least one month. speaker at this event, stated that in 2011, Indonesia had more Meanwhile, Head of Defence Subdivision from the than 5 million drug users, aged 10-59 years. This fact has put National Development Planning Board Ir. Gunarta, M.E. said Indonesia in a state of emergency over drugs. Therefore, in that if there were no any prevention and control measures accordance with the Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics, it is taken, the number of drug users by the end of 2019 was stated in Article 54 that drug addicts and victims of drugs projected to reach 4.9 percent, or 7.4 million people.

Photo : PR Bureau of Lemhannas RI 101 || Newsletter || 72nd edition, July 2015 Bank Indonesia Governor Delivers Lecture to Participants of 53rd PPRA ank Indonesia Governor Agus D. W. Martowardojo said that Bank Indonesia had a sole goal of maintaining a stable value of Rupiah B and establishing monetary policies, regulating and supervising macroprudential policies and ensuring a smooth payment system. He made the statement during a panel discussion with the participants of the 53rd PPRA of Lemhannas RI in NKRI Room, Panca Gatra Building, 3rd Floor, Lemhannas RI, on Wednesday (8/7). Photo : PR Bureau of Lemhannas RI In his presentation entitled “The Role of the Central Bank and its Relevance for Economic Growth Continuity,” Agus Martowardojo said that Lemhannas RI Governor in terms of monetary policies and macroeconomic management, it was Receives Courtesy Call important to maintain a balance between supply and demand in order to achieve a sustainable economic growth.

from French Delegation Furthermore, he stressed on the importance of maintaining a low and overnor of Lemhannas stable inflation rate in order to improve the certainty of business climate, RI Prof. Dr. Ir. Budi Susilo maintaining people’s purchasing power, as well as competitiveness for the G Soepandji, D.E.A., who sake of people’s prosperity. was accompanied by Professional Regarding the problems of Indonesia’s economy, there are still some Expert in Natural Resources Prof. Dr. Ir. obstacles to achieve high and sustainable economic growth due to structural Dadan Umar Daihani, D.E.A. received economic issues, such as current account deficit, which put downward a courtesy call from French delegation pressure on the Rupiah. Alsetex Country Managers Daniel Rossi and Gilbert Gennet in Executive Therefore, Bank Indonesia has set some policy directions, such as Guest Room, Tri Gatra Building, 1st by making a prudent and consistent monetary policy in order to manage Floor, Lemhannas RI on Wednesday inflation and reduce current account deficit. (8/7) . Following the presentation by the resource person, the event was ended Daniel Rossi and Gilbert Gennet’s with a discussion and question-and-answer session with the participants of visit was a follow-up of cooperation the 53rd PPRA of Lemhannas RI. between the Embassy of France and Lemhannas RI after the implementation of the International Conference on Terrorism and De-radicalism held on April 13 in Lemhannas RI.

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Budi Susilo Soepandji welcomed the courtesy call and hoped for an improved strategic cooperation in the future between Lemhannas RI and Photo : PR Bureau of Lemhannas RI France.

Newsletter || 72nd edition, July 2015 ||11 BKN disseminates Information on Functional Positions in Lemhannas RI ccording to the mandate of the Law No. 5 of 2014 on the “AState Civil Apparatus, there are three types of positions for state civil apparatus, namely High Leadership position, Administration position, and Functional position,” said Head of Personnel Affairs Division of Lemhannas RI Colonel ADM Drs. Nana Sujana, M.Si. during a dissemination event on the “Career Development of Professional Positions”. The event featured middle-level lecturer of the Development Center of State Civil Apparatus from the State Employee Affairs Agency (BKN) Drs. Suparjiyanta who delivered a presentation on the changes of state civil apparatus management in Syailendra Room , Asta Gatra Building, 3rd Floor on Thursday (8/7) . As a consequence of the promulgation of the law, the nomenclature of civil servants will be changed into state civil apparatus with its new management system in accordance with Indonesian bureaucratic reform.” The system will shift toward specializations in accordance with the employees’ respective backgrounds,” said Nana Sujana. The most notable changes in the current civil servant structure are the elimination of the echelon system and the introduction of functional positions, consisting of general functional position and specific functional positions. The general functional positions are for state civil apparatus of level 1 and 2. Meanwhile, the specific functional positions are determined by the competency of each personel, which is based on a fairer rank system. Similarly, Suparjiyanta expressed, “The civil servants’ career development is directed toward creating more specific functional positions, of which the job promotion will be based on a credit system. The event attended by entire civil servants of Lemhannas RI was ended with a question-and- answer session and discussion with official from the Personnel Division of Lemhannas RI.

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