The Jokowi Administration: Prospects for Indonesia s Economic Development, Democratic Governance, and International Engagement

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1 Presents a Special Conference on The Jokowi Administration: Prospects for Indonesia s Economic Development, Democratic Governance, and International Engagement Thursday, December 11, 2014 Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. The inauguration of Joko Widodo as Indonesia s new President marks a critical juncture for Indonesia. The outcome of the policy and strategic choices to be resolved will profoundly affect the course of Indonesia s economic development, international engagement, and democratic governance over the next five years. The election of President Jokowi, from outside Indonesia s traditional elite, and Indonesia s peaceful transition from one directly elected president to another, are strong indicators of vibrancy in Indonesia s democracy. As the opposition coalition holds a majority in parliament, implementing new policies will likely be a complex process involving political negotiation and public input as well as executive decision-making. Amidst this setting, Indonesia s trillion-dollar economy awaits a host of crucial policy decisions affecting its future growth path. These include macroeconomic strategy; Indonesia s pressing need for infrastructure; the role of such key sectors as manufacturing, natural resources, and education; and the

2 government s stance on the degree of openness to international trade and foreign investment versus more inward-looking policies. By far the largest country in ASEAN, Indonesia is a regional leader and an important international player. Will Indonesia s stance toward ASEAN, Asia, and United States be one of continuity, evolution, or change? What will be its security and maritime policies? At USINDO s December 11 conference, renowned Indonesian, U.S., and international experts and government officials will give their insights on these issues of critical importance to Indonesia s next presidency and the context in which they will be decided. We will gain us an understanding of both Indonesia s opportunities for significant advances and their prospects. 8:30-9:25 am Opening Session Conference Program Welcoming remarks: Ambassador David Merrill, USINDO President Indonesia s New Administration: Outlook and Perspective Remarks by five senior officials on the potential and promise of the Jokowi administration, and key issues ahead. Hon. Edward Royce, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives H.E. Budi Bowoleksono, Indonesian Ambassador to the United States Ambassador Scot Marciel, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs

3 Ms. Kelly E. Magsamen, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs 9:45am - 11:45am Indonesia s Economic Growth, Trade, Investment, and Development: Key Policy Issues and Decisions Ahead An in-depth look at the pending policy choices for Indonesia s economy. Mr. Suryo Sulisto, Founder and Chairman, Satmarindo Group Chairman of Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), Indonesia Dr. Darmawan Prasodjo, Member of Parliament; Member of the Oil and Gas Governance Reform Task Force; Chief Economist, Millennium Challenge Account-Indonesia; and PDIP Senior Advisor Dr. Shaubam Chaudhuri, Senior Economist, World Bank Dr. Franck Wiebe, Professor of International Development, Georgetown University

4 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Conference Plated Luncheon Featured Speaker: His Excellency Luhut Pandjaitan Senior Adviser to Indonesian President Jokowi The Priorities and Policies of the Jokowi Administration 1:45pm 3:00pm Indonesian Democracy and Democratic Governance: What Does the Election Signify? What Issues Lie Ahead? Insights into Indonesia s democratic governance at the advent of the Jokowi Administration. Prof. R. William Bill Liddle, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Ohio State University Prof. Edward Aspinall, Professor of Politics, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific Mr. Paul Rowland, Advisor, Reformasi Weekly; former Indonesia Country Director, National Democratic Institute; Consultant, PR Consulting International. Dr. Philips Vermonte, Head of Department of Politics and International Relations, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta Ambassador Mark P. Lagon, Professor in the Practice of International Affairs, Georgetown University, and incoming President of Freedom House

5 3:15pm - 4:30pm Indonesia s Foreign Policy and Security Issues: Continuity, Evolution, or Change? A discussion of the outlook for Indonesian foreign and security policy under the Jokowi administration. Dr. Rizal Sukma, Presidential Advisor on Foreign Policy, and Executive Director at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta Dr. Don Emmerson, Director, Southeast Asia Forum, Stanford University Dr. Amy Searight, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia, U.S. Department of Defense Representative from Indonesia s Ministry of Defense Dr. David Denoon, Professor of Politics and Economics, NYU 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Closing Session: Suggestions for Advancing the United States Indonesia Relationship Discussion on what can be done to invigorate the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership in the next five years, enabling it to sustainably advance a range of issues in common over the long term, with a strong private and people-to-people dimension, in cooperation with the work of the two governments. 5:00 pm END