KID discusses public services<\/p>\n
JAKARTA: The Indonesian Community for Democracy (KID) held its
\nfirst roundtable discussion on Thursday in Jakarta, one day after
\nit was officially launched.<\/p>\n
The democratization of public services in education and health
\nwas the topic of the discussion held at the Regent Hotel.<\/p>\n
KID plans to hold a series of six discussions over the next
\nsix months. Each of the discussions will be attended by about 60
\nparticipants from Jakarta, outside Jakarta and outside Java.<\/p>\n
Noted sociologist Ignas Kleden, who is chairman of KID, said
\nduring the launch of the non-governmental organization on
\nWednesday night that democracy required tireless effort and
\nenormous initiative.<\/p>\n
\"The temptation to act in undemocratic ways or even in
\nantidemocratic ways has always been stronger than our good will,\"
\nhe said.<\/p>\n
KID is supported by the Netherlands-based Institute for
\nMultiparty Democracy, which is doing similar work in 20 other
\ncountries including in Africa and Latin America. -- JP<\/p>",
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