Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship
The Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship is a means to groom
Indonesia’s future business leaders. Sampoerna Foundation provides the
qualified individuals the opportunity to pursue a Master of Business
Administration degree at leading business schools overseas. Upon
completing the program, scholars are expected to return to Indonesia and
endeavor to transfer their knowledge to their fellow citizens.

Application deadline is May 30, 2008. Applications should be submitted as
early as possible.

Full information:
http://www.sampoern afoundation. org/content/ view/231/ 55/lang,en/

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), in co-operation with the
Fraunhofer- Gesellschaft (FhG), invites applications for the 4th
Technopreneur Award 2008

Research projects may be submitted in the following application fields:
Knowledge Management and Plant Biotechnology
The award winner will receive a prize and a 4 months fellowship at one of
the 56 Fraunhofer Institutes in Germany. The respective Fraunhofer
Institute will provide scientific guidance and supervision in the
candidates’ fields of interest.

The monthly stipend will be Euro 1.840. In addition, the international
travle costs will be borne and the winner will recieve Euro 3.000 prize
money.

Fraunhofer and Daad will support the award winner in his/her efforts to
develop marketable products from the research and help him/her
establishing contact with potential co-operation partners in German
companies which would be able to produce these products.

Deadline and Notification
The deadline for submitting all necessary documents is 5 May 2008.
The winner will be selected and notified at the end of May.
He/she can leave for Germany for a research stay of
4 months that has to be completed in 2008

The DAAD Jakarta Office and the Fraunhofer Representative Office in
Indonesia will carry out the formal pre-selection of the candidates. The
final selection will be made by a selection committee at the DAAD Head
Office in Bonn. Applications (two copies) should be sent to:

Mrs. Ilona Krueger-Rechmann M.A.DAAD Jakarta Branch OfficeSummitmas I, Lt.
19Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62Jakarta 12190Phone : ++62 21 520 0870, 525
2807Fax.: ++62 21 525 2822e-mail :
krueger-rechmann@ daadjkt.orghttp://jakarta.daad. de

Dr.-Ing. Ida-Bagus Kesawa NarayanaFraunhofer Representative Office
IndonesiaMenara Thamrin Suite 3A07Jl. M. H. Thamrin Kav. 3Jakarta
10250Phone. : ++62 21 315 4795Fax : ++62 21 315 4195e-mail:
narayana@fraunhofer .or.idwww. fraunhofer. de

This study examines the role of political connections in firms’ financing strategies and their long-run performance. We view political connections as an example for domestic arrangements which can reduce the benefits of global financing. Using data from Indonesia, we find that firms with strong political connections are less likely to have publicly traded foreign securities. As a result, estimates of the performance consequences of foreign financing are severely biased if value-creating domestic arrangements such as political relationships are ignored. Connections not only alter firms’ financing strategies, they also influence long-run performance. Tracking returns across several regimes, we show that firms have difficulty re-establishing connections with a new government when their patron falls from power, leading closely connected firms to underperform under the new regime and subsequently to increase their foreign financing.

CHRISTIAN LEUZ, University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business; European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI); University of Pennsylvania - Wharton Financial Institutions Center FELIX OBERHOLZER-GEE Harvard Business School, Strategy Unit
Journal of Financial Economics, Vol. 81, pp. 411-439, August 2006

Download at http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=920689

The Fellowships are available to radio, television, print and web journalists, age 25 to 35, from developing countries who are interested in coming to New York to report on international affairs during the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Fellowships will begin in mid-September and extend to late November and will include the cost of travel and accommodations in New York, as well as a per diem allowance.

The Fellowship Program is open to journalists who are native to one of the developing countries of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, or South America and are currently working full-time for a bona fide media organization in a developing nation. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and commitment to international affairs and to conveying a better understanding of the United Nations to their readers and audiences. They must also have approval from their media organizations to spend up to two months in New York to report from the United Nations. Click here [pdf] for full eligibility and documentation requirements and Fellowship application form.

This is the 47th year the Dag Hammarskjold Scholarship Fund has sponsored the Fellowship Program for Journalists. Many past Fellows have risen to prominence in their professions and countries. In the last three years, journalists from Afghanistan, Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Lebanon, the Maldives, Nepal, Nigeria, Uganda and Uruguay have participated in the program.

Selections of the 2008 Fellows will be made in June.

Questions about the program, eligibility and application process can be direction to info@unjournalismfellowship.org.
Website: http://unjournalismfellowship.org

Pulau Gag adalah salah satu pulau di kepulauan Raja Ampat. Deposit
nikel di pulau kecil ini, membuatnya diincar industri keruk - PT Asia
Pacific Nikel. Broken Hill Property atau BHP Australia adalah pemilik
saham dominan di sini. Pulau Gag tak hanya terancam daratannya, tapi
juga kawasan perairan sekitarnya. Perusahan berencana membuang
tailingnya ke laut.

Waigeo, salah satu pulau terbesar di Kepulauan Raja Ampat, juga kaya
akan flora. Ada 143 anggrek tan 411 flora lainnya ditemukan di sana.
Namun saat ini, ada 12 tambang nikel menggali disana, tanpa persetujuan
masyarakat. Dan membuang limbahnya ke laut. Akibatnya, lingkungan rusak
berat. Padahal 90 persen masyarakat bergantung hidupnya pada laut.
(Suara Pembaruan, 28/03).

Keluarnya PP No 02/2008, yang menyewakan hutan lindung untuk kawasan
tambang, segera menambah daftar pulau kecil yang hancur karena
pertambangan. Mengubah kawasan lindung - kaya keragaman hayati, menjadi
lubang-lubang raksasa.

Anda punya cerita tentang resiko PP No 02/2008 terhadap keragaman
hayati di kawasan lindung dan warga disekitarnya?

Tulis cerita anda dalam LOMBA OPINI Hutan Lindung, PP 02/2008 &
Keselamatan Rakyat.

Opini bisa dikaitkan dengan daya rusak tambang, masyarakat adat,
keragaman hayati, perempuan, otonomi daerah, bencana lingkungan, good
governance, perubahan iklim, pulau-pulau kecil dan krisis pangan.

Syaratnya mudah sekali. Cukup kirim opini anda sepanjang 700 - 1000
kata, sesuai tema, dan belum pernah dikirimkan ke media mana pun. Opini
diterima panitia paling lambat tanggal 22 April 2008, melalui email ke
luluk@… atau alamat surat ke Jl. Mampang Prapatan II No 30
Jakarta Selatan 12790. Ada Total Hadiah Rp. 10 juta untuk 8 opini
terbaik. Info lengkap, buka www.jatam.org. Komunikasi terkait lomba
dapat dilihat di Forum Online JATAM www.jatam.org/forum

Surprisingly, the outcome of the 1999 and 2004 elections in Indonesia and the resultant constellation of political parties are reminiscent of the first Indonesian parliamentary democracy of the 1950s. The dynamics of party politics is still marked by aliran (’streams’), i.e. some of the biggest political parties still have a mass base and are embedded in specific milieus. But politik aliran has lost a lot of its significance and re-emerged in a quite different form after the fall of Suharto in 1998. Starting with this observation, it is argued that parties are still socially rooted, so a modified aliran approach still has its analytical value. However, one can also witness a weakening of aliran (dealiranisasi) and a concomitant ‘Philippinisation’, which is indicated by the rise of presidential or presidentialised parties, growing intra-party authoritarianism, the prevalence of ‘money politics’, the lack of meaningful political platforms, weak loyalties towards parties, cartels with shifting coalitions and the upsurge of new local elites.

Download at http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=977982

The paper reviews research on the impact of rice prices on the poor, on real wages in rural and urban areas, and on the broader macroeconomic consequences for investments in labor-intensive manufacturing. Discussion then focuses on how political and economic circumstances have changed since price stabilization, implemented by the national food agency (Bulog), balanced the needs of producers and consumers as Indonesia’s approach to food security. The most important current challenge for the country’s future food security is re-starting rapid, pro-poor growth. An additional challenge on the horizon is the ?supermarket revolution,? which is rapidly changing the basic structure of Indonesia’s food marketing system. Within a decade well over half of Indonesia’s rice is likely to be sold in supermarkets, thus transferring to the private sector a supply-management role that had historically been a public sector activity.

Download at http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=997415

March 1, 2008
DANIEL SURYADARMA, esearch School of Social Sciences, The Australian National University; SMERU Research Institute

Download working paper at  http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1094482

Program-program yang ditawarkan adalah:
Master’s Degree Program
Fulbright Master’s Degree Program
A Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale), A minimum
TOEFL score of 550.The deadline for submission of application for all
programs is May 31, 2008.

Fulbright-Freeport Master’s Degree Program
Indonesian citizens from Papua who are faculty members state or private
institutions of higher education. A demonstrated commitment to the
development and service of Papua. requirements: minimum S1, IPK of 3, has
commitment to build Papua, and minimum TOEFL 500. The deadline for
submission of application for all programs is May 31, 2008.

Fulbright presidential scholarship program (PH.D. PROGRAM)
Indonesian citizens with appropriate qualifications as stipulated in the
description below.Eligibility and Requirements:
- Preference will be given to applicants who serve or plan to serve the
faculty members of the state and private institutions of higher learning
in Indonesia and never received any Fulbright Scholarship.
- A Master’s degree
- a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.00).
- A TOEFL score (min 575).
- The deadline for submission of application for all programs is May 31,
2008.

RESEARCH PROGRAM
1. Fulbright Doctoral Dissertation Program: This research grant is
intended to provide U.S. research opportunities for Indonesian university
doctoral candidates who are in the final stages of writing their
dissertation. The grant duration is for a period of three to six months.
The applicant should have a minimum TOEFL score of 575 to participate in
this program.May 31, 2008
2. Fulbright Senior Research Program: This research grant is for
Indonesian scholars who have a doctoral degree or equivalent professional
qualifications. The grant affords Indonesian scholars the opportunity to
conduct research in the U.S. for a period of three to six months.
Applicants should also be able to demonstrate sufficient English language
proficiency to conduct research in the U.S. August 31, 2008

SPECIAL PROGRAM
Fulbright Foreign Language (Bahasa Indonesia) Teaching Assistant (FLTA)
Program:
Applicants must be English language teachers or currently in training to
become an English language teacher and must be able to demonstrate a
commitment to English language teaching upon return to Indonesia following
the award. The program is for one academic year (9 months) and requires
the grantee to teach Indonesian language and culture in the U.S. for 20
hours per week and to enroll in at least two U.S. Studies and/or ESL
methodology classes per semester under a full tuition waiver.
Applicants who are no older than 29 years of age at the time of
application will possess:
· a Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
· leadership qualities
· a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
· a demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
· a willingness to return to their home institution upon completion of the
Fulbright program
· deadline: November 3, 2008
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship for Mid-career Proffesionals:
Hubert H. Humphrey fellowships enable Indonesian mid-career professionals
to participate in non-degree programs that combine academic course work at
the graduate level with professional development activities in the U.S.
for a period of one academic year (9 months). Candidates are typically
administrators in leadership positions with a minimum of five years of
work experience who represent either the public or non-profit private
sectors, including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) who are
committed to public service.

Applicants will possess:
· a Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.0scale)
· a minimum TOEFL score of 525.
· Deadline : May 31, 2008
Fulbright Visiting Specialist Program:
The Fulbright Visiting Specialists Program provides grants for Indonesian
scholars and practitioners to conduct intensive three to six week programs
of teaching, lecturing and public outreach on topics in Islamic
civilization and developments in the Muslim world. Ideal applicants are
scholars or practitioners with outstanding records of academic,
professional, community service, the ability to address topics in Islamic
civilization in addition to teaching in their own disciplines and about
Indonesia, the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in
English and the desire to serve as a cultural ambassador. The participants
may teach short courses or seminars in their field of expertise as it
relates to Islam or the Muslim world, team-teach with American faculty,
student or teacher workshops, advise faculty and students, develop
curricula, participate in informal discussions with students, and outreach
activities, including programs for community groups, and interviews with
the media. The program does not support research and provides no time for
the participants to pursue personal projects. Participants may be in
fields of Islamic and area studies, political science, international
relations, business and economics, history, women’s studies, journalism,
sociology, religion, literature, anthropology, and the arts.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent experience or a terminal
degree in their field, demonstrate a strong record of academic,
professional, and community service, expertise on Islam as a creed and
culture, maturity, dependability, flexibility, integrity and
professionalism. Applicants must be residing in Indonesia at the time of
application. Deadline : May 31, 2008
Fulbright Tsunami Relief Initiative Master’s Degree Program:
This program is specifically designed for individuals who wish to pursue
an advanced degree at an American university in a discipline related to
tsunami reconstruction efforts or future relief activity. Faculty members
as well as other qualified individuals are eligible for these awards.

Applicant will possess:
· a Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
· leadership qualities
· a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
· a demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study relevant to
tsunami reconstruction and/or relief efforts
· a minimum TOEFL score of 520 at the time of application.
· Deadline : May 31, 2008
Community College Summit Initiative Program:
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States
Department of State is pleased to announce the Community College Summit
Initiative Program. This new international educational exchange program
enables individuals from Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey and
South Africa to study at a community college in the United States to
develop professional skills.
Eligible fields are Business Management and Administration; Tourism and
Hospitality Management; Health Professions, including Nursing; Media;
Information Technology; Security and Public Safety; and Engineering
Science.

ELIGIBILITY

To apply to the program, candidates must:
· Have completed a secondary school education;
· Have relevant work experience in the field in which they are applying;
· Have English language skills that provide a basis for enrolling in
academic coursework following approximately 6 months of intensive English
language study in the U.S.;
· Submit a complete application; and
· Minimum Institutional TOEFL score 500 or TOEIC score 650 (only scores
less than 2 years old are valid).
· Deadline: November 1, 2008

ILEP/IREX Teacher Exchange Program:
The International Leadership in Education Program (ILEP) is a program of
the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of
State, and is implemented by IREX (the International Research & Exchanges
Board), a Washington, DC based non-profit organization. ILEP will provide
52 teachers from the Near East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia with unique
opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their
teaching skills and increase their knowledge about the United States. The
program will consist of a semester-long academic program at a U.S.
university, including coursework and intensive training in teaching
methodologies, curriculum development, teaching strategies for their home
environment, educational leadership, as well as the use of computers for
Internet, word processing and as tools for teaching. The semester-long
program, which will commence in January 2008 and conclude in June 2008,
will also include an internship at a secondary school to engage
participants actively with the American teachers and students. Trips to
U.S. cultural sites and academic support will be provided for participants
throughout the program.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS MUST BE:
· Secondary-level, full-time teachers with five or more years of classroom
disciplines including: English as a Foreign Language; Social Studies;
Civics; Mathematics; Science.
· Citizens of the Republic of Indonesia
· Have English-language proficiency in written and spoken English with a
minimum ITP TOEFL of 500
· Deadline: May 16, 2008

Fulbright Science & Technology Award:
The American Indonesia Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) is pleased to announce
the availability of approximately 40 awards to be competed worldwide under
the aegis of International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for
Ph.D. study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or
engineering for the 2008-2009 academic year matriculants. The Fulbright
Program in Indonesia promotes mutual understanding between the Republic of
Indonesia and the United States of America through educational exchange
and academic scholarship. Fulbright scholarships for this particular
program are available to Indonesian citizens with the appropriate
qualifications as stipulated below.

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will possess:
· a Bachelor and/or Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.00
scale). Undergraduate students who will complete the degree before August
1, 2008 may also apply.
· demonstrated leadership qualities.
· a good understanding of Indonesian and other cultures.
· a deep commitment to the chosen field of study.
· a determination to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright
program.
· a minimum TOEFL score of 580 at the time of application.
· a minimum GRE quantitative score of 700 (GRE test will be required if
selected for nomination).
· Deadline: April 15, 2008

AMINEF
6th fl. Balai Pustaka Building
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4
Tel.: 345 2016 (hunting)
Fax: 345 2050
www.aminef.or. id

*JATAM dan Sawit Watch mengundang anda menyampaikan pendapat. Ikuti
Lomba Menulis Opini
Tema : Hutan Lindung, PP 02/2008 & Keselamatan Rakyat.
*
Dewan Juri terdiri dari Farid Gaban (Kantor Berita Pena Indonesia),
Maria Rita Hasugian (Wartawan Tempo) dan Maria Hartiningsih (Wartawan
Kompas).

*Ketentuan Lomba :
*- Lomba dibagi dua kategori, yaitu mahasiswa/pelajar dan umum
(wartawan, dosen, praktisi, masyarakat umum).
- Setiap peserta boleh mengirimkan karya lebih dari satu
- Tulisan berkisar 700 - 1000 kata
- Tulisan sesuai dengan tema, bisa dikaitkan dengan daya rusak tambang,

masyarakat adat, keragaman hayati, perempuan, otonomi daerah, bencana
lingkungan, good governance, perubahan iklim, pulau-pulau kecil dan
krisis pangan.
- Naskah diterima selambatnya 22 April 2008, melalui email ke :
luluk@jatam.org
- Karya yang dikirim akan menjadi milik panitia, akan digunakan untuk
kegiatan kampanye non profit
- Dewan Juri akan menilai 4 opini terbaik dari masing-masing kategori
- Pemenang diumumkan melalui www.jatam.org <http://www.jatam.org/> pada

1 Mei 2008
- Pemenang mendapatkan piagam penghargaan & uang tunai. Opini akan
dikirim ke media nasional, diperbanyak dan disebarkan ke pemerintah &
DPR RI, dalam bentuk kumpulan Opini.

Keterangan lebih lanjut hubungi Luluk Uliyah di 0815 9480 246 atau
email : luluk@jatam.org