... especially concerning who's in charge<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) was established 67
\nyears ago, but it is not exactly free of organizational problems
\nsuch as ineffective line of command. Since late last year, NU has
\nbeen challenged to revamp its structure in order to improve its
\neffectiveness and clarify of the line of command.<\/p>\n
The organization has three main departments, namely Syuriyah,
\nTanfidziyah and Mustasyar. The Syuriyah, or executive board, is
\nchiefly manned by ulemas, Tanfidziyah is staffed by non-ulema
\nleaders who handle various programs, while Mustasyar is a board
\nof advisors consisting of senior ulemas or spiritual leaders.<\/p>\n
According to the statute, Syuriyah is the highest body whose
\nfunction is \"to manage, control, supervise (the organization) and
\nact as the decision-maker\". The Tanfidziyah, on the other hand,
\nis in charge of the daily operations.<\/p>\n
In reality, however, the role of Tanfidziyah often eclipses
\nthat of the Syuriyah, causing a situation of \"dualism.\"<\/p>\n
There have been calls that the statute be revised and the
\nSyuriyah be appointed the supreme manager of the organization,
\nand be granted veto power over Tanfidzyah. Also that various
\norganizations which are traditionally managed by Syuriyah be
\ntransferred to the management to Tanfidzyah.<\/p>\n
Political observers such as Kacung Maridjan from the
\nUniversity of Airlangga, Surabaya, have suggested that the
\ndivision of ulema leaders and non-ulema leaders be abolished, and
\nthe organization be managed by a single executive board.<\/p>\n
However, the board should be chaired by someone whom he
\nclassified as \"ulema-plus\", a person who is knowledgeable of
\nIslam as well as political, economic and social issues. Some
\npeople think the incumbent Tanfidzyah chairman Abdurrahman Wahid
\nwould fit the bill and hope he withdraws his statement about not
\nseeking another term.<\/p>\n
Five years ago, NU leaders promised that the organization
\nwould give priority to economic programs to improve the standard
\nof living of its members.<\/p>\n
Abdurrahman Wahid said at that time that the call for emphasis
\non economic issues reflected the awareness of a \"lack of
\nfacilities\"--Indonesia's euphemism for financial problems or even
\ndownright poverty--in the organization.<\/p>\n
Now, questions still remain about how NU can improve its
\nstanding in society. Politically, NU has not succeeded. Socially,
\nit faces the threat of alienated followers. Economically, it
\nfaces a long string of problems as its followers traditionally
\ncome from poor rural areas. (swe)<\/p>",
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