UGM to hold seminar on economy

UGM to hold seminar on economy

YOGYAKARTA: In an effort to help the public gain a better understanding of regional autonomy, Gadjah Mada University's Magister Ekonomika Pembangunan (MEP UGM) will hold a one-day seminar on the issue here this Saturday.

Entitled: The Challenge in the Implementation of Law No. 25/2004, No. 32/2004 and No. 33/2004 in Developing Regional Economies, the seminar plans to present Minister of Finance Jusuf Anwar and Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'ruf as keynote speakers.

Several governors, regents and mayors are also scheduled to speak at the seminar including Gorontalo Governor Fadel Muhammad, Alor Regent Ansgerius Takalapeta and Yogyakarta Mayor Herry Zudianto.

According to Lincoln Arsyad of the organizing committee, there will be three main topics discussed during the seminar. They are the analysis of Law No. 25/2004, No. 32/2004 and No. 33/2004 in regional economic development; regional financing strategy; and regional investment, infrastructure, and asset management strategy.

"We expect a mixed audience of MEP alumni, regional and central government officials, associations, academics and the general public," Lincoln said earlier this week. -- JP