International Conference/Call for Papers
Enhancing Indonesia’s
Competitiveness
in Contemporary Trade
Official Launching
WTO Chairs Programme Indonesia
Soft Launching
Masters in International Trade Studies
at Universitas Gadjah Mada
Universitas Gadjah Mada
Yogyakarta, October 3rd 2011
Co-organized by:
Center for World Trade Studies UGM & WTO Secretariat, Geneva
In Cooperation with:
Ministry of Trade
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Agriculture
Terms of Reference
Competitiveness plays a crucial role contributing a country’s success in international
trade. Recent publication of World Economic Forum (The Global Competitiveness
Report 2010–2011) illustrates how economies of the world are struggling amidst
turbulent condition of the world economy today. Performance in the so-called “12 pillars
of competitiveness” –according to the report—will eventually lead to their capacity to
survive and succeed in such a condition. The pillars which are categorized under 3
(three) main key factors –the basic requirements, efficiency enhancers and innovation &
sophistication factors— measure how economies are performed which then reveal their
position and rank vis a vis others.
Indonesia’s overall position in the report is described as having a transition from the 1 st
key factors (basic requirements) to the 2nd ones (efficiency enhancers). Its Global
Competitiveness Index (GCI) score for the year 2010-2011 is 4.43 made it ranked 44th
among 139 economies surveyed. The position is an increase of the last year’s ones
(2009-2010) which was ranked 54th. The report describes Indonesia’s impressive gain in
areas mainly driven by a healthier macroeconomic environment and improved
education indicators: macroeconomic environment, public debt management, savings,
inflation, and other education-related indicators.
As the report suggested, Indonesia maintains a relatively healthy macroeconomic
environment (35th, up 17) throughout the crisis. Whereas most other economies faced
their budget deficits surge, Indonesia kept its deficit under control. Public debt remains
low at 31 percent of GDP, and savings rose to 33 percent of GDP. In addition, inflation in
2009 slowed down to 4.8 percent, half the rate of 2008. Moreover, Indonesia has
improved across all education-related indicators included in the GCI (The Global
Competitiveness Report 2010-2011: 29).
However, the report suggests that substantial improvement in those areas as well as
others is needed. Particular concern is on the quality of infrastructure (82nd),
specifically ports (96th), roads (84th), and the electricity supply (97th). Additionally, the
report also highlights several indicators which create worrisome health situation:
tuberculosis and malaria incidence, as well as infant mortality rates, remain among the
highest in the world. Other area of concern relates to technological readiness (91st).
Despite rapid uptake in recent years, the report indicates that Information and
Communication Technology use still remains low in international comparison (103rd).
With such a performance and despite its major accomplishment in macro-economic
stability, Indonesia’s efforts in achieving better position in its overall competitiveness
index have to cope with numerous challenges. They are focused more on addressing
factual issues in bureaucratic efficiency, efficacy in budget management, assurance for
enforced regulations, coherence in policy-making processes and its technical
implementation, facilitative roles of government, and finally sound diplomatic-trade
relations which will eventually lead to enhanced performance in Indonesia’s industrial,
trade and business sectors.
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With the purpose of transmitting those factual issues in the nation’s competitiveness
effort towards investigating features, aspects and factors underlying them, the
conference suggests the following clusters to be addressed further: business-economic
dynamics, political-economic dimension, legal and technical-aspects. It assumes that
the four are affecting competitiveness in the areas of trade, industry and other business
sectors. The clusters are therefore designed to mapping out and enumerating problems
(and solutions) dealt with and by relevant players in competitiveness endeavor.
The first cluster –business-economic dynamics— observes practices of business and
economic policy-related issues and context of competitiveness both at domestic and
international levels. At the domestic level, competitiveness challenges stem from a wide
array of arenas, ranging from corporate innovative strategy to government regulation
and other public sectors-related policy affecting business activities. The dynamic nature
of business and government relations instigates further a country’s competitiveness
characters which –as suggested by the report— eventually affect its trade
accomplishment. At the international level, existence of regimes on trade (as in the case
of multilateral arrangement of WTO, regional arrangement and bilateral free trade
agreements), investment, monetary and finance, and other international business and
economic practices as well as norms provide distinct landscape in competitiveness
endeavor.
The second cluster –political economic dimension- focuses on issues on how a player’s
position affects its negotiating capacity as well as bargaining power in trade relations. At
international arena, the issue has a conjunction with progressing trade regimentation
under WTO and other international, regional and sub-regional arrangement schemes.
Domestically, the issues cover a broad area of comprehension, i.e. to include questions
on bureaucratic harmonization among various governmental agencies prepared for
trade negotiation; issues on domestic, national or local capacity building in the face of
global commodity and value chains practices; challenges resulted from tensions among
business, governmental and societal interests in trade; concerns on increasing roles of
multi-track diplomacy as instruments in gaining trade; and issues of social activism as
part of trade policy formulation.
The third cluster on legal aspects in trade addresses needs to comprehend and
capacitate legal understanding and expertise in international trade, especially as
mandated in the WTO scheme. It covers mainly comprehension on the WTO Dispute
Settlement Mechanisms, agreement and practices on TRIPs (Trade-Related Intellectual
Property Rights), and how member countries of WTO deal with such a mechanism and
agreement. The cluster puts particular concern on how developing countries (such as
Indonesia) prepare themselves in dealing with the complexities, difficulties, challenges,
obstacles as well as opportunities, chances and prospects of such a multilateral legal
regime. It finally touches the issue of how domestic and national regulations and
practices of trade are in parallel (or comply) with the mechanism and agreement.
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The last cluster on technical aspect of trade gives attention to more technical and
practical dimensions in trade relations. Trade practices in product standardization and
sanitary-phyto-sanitary (SPS) are among the most salient ones, especially in agricultural
commodity sector and exported products which needs quality control mechanisms.
Additionally, regulations, rules and practices in Trade Defense Mechanism (TDM)
under WTO would also need particular attention as to comprehend how technicalities in
its measures and procedures could become challenges for any international trade
players. Roles of relevant governmental agencies as well as research, development and
demonstration (RD&D) institutions, universities, and other community-based initiatives
in technological advancement and innovation are needed to be observed closely in order
to set off an all-inclusive approach to technical aspects of trade.
WTO Chairs Programme (WCP)
The WCP is a newly-installed program of WTO Secretariat –starting in 2010— aiming at
enhancing roles and participations of academic institutions in developing countries in
trade-related issues. In the WTO Director General Pascal Lamy’s words, the endeavor is
part of the WTO and its university partners’ commitment in reaching out leaders of
tomorrow, helping them to better understand the complex mechanism of the global
trading system. By enhancing trade policy skills of these young people, the WCP helps
foster the capacity of developing countries to participate fully in the global trading
system.
Through a proposal prepared and proposed by the Center for World Trade Studies in the
mid of 2009, UGM is selected (along with other 14 universities) as WCP partners. The
selection is conducted as more than 70 proposals were submitted. WCP UGM/Indonesia
–which is planned and implemented for a 4 (four) year period (2010-2013)— brings up
the following theme: Capacity Building for the Development of MultiDisciplinary Study and Research on WTO and other International Traderelated Issues in Indonesia and/or Southeast Asia.
Various programs and activities in capacity building are planned and implemented in
line with WCP UGM/Indonesia objectives, i.e. to comprehend the 3 (three) key issues in
trade (trade dynamics, WTO and competitiveness. Capacity building program/activities
in research are focused on developing trade database, publication and policy research
clusters. Academic capacity building program/activities are centered on developing and
initiating a Multi-disciplinary Masters Program in International Trade, the so-called
Masters in International Trade Studies (MITS). While program/activities in outreach
are aimed at institutionalizing short courses and training in trade-related issues and a
trade forum designed and dedicated specifically to trade studies and interests.
WCP UGM/Indonesia is administered by the Center for World Trade Studies which is
under supervision of UGM’s Institute for Research and Community Services.
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Program and Agenda
The program of the conference, official launching of WCP Indonesia and soft launching
of MITS UGM shall comprise the following topics and speakers:
1. Keynote Topic:
“Indonesia’s Competitiveness: Current Issues and Future Challenges”
Keynote Speaker: H.E. Ms. Marie E. Pangestu [Minister of Trade, Indonesia]
The topic elaborates Indonesia’s current policies and debates on competitiveness
as to chart future trends and challenges faced by Indonesia’s policy-makers,
business players, community leaders, academic scholars, social activists and
other relevant stakeholders in developing the nation’s competitiveness.
2. Opening Topic:
“World Trade and Global Competitiveness: WTO Perspective”
Speaker: H.E. Mr. Harsha V. Singh [Deputy Director General, WTO]
The topic elaborates dynamics in world trade relations as it affects to countries
capacity in capitalizing and developing their competitiveness in trade and other
international economic areas. The current trade system under WTO offers
particular features which in turn help shape the way competition among nations
in trade is conducted.
3. Comparative and Clustered Topics:
The topic elaborates international comparative perspectives and experiences on
the issues of competitiveness as they are contributive to the Indonesian ones. The
clustered topics follow afterwards as to deepen competitiveness challenges faced
by Indonesia’s trade sectors.
a. Comparative Experiences
Invited Speakers:
WCP UGM/Indonesia Counterparts: Mr. Robert Teh/Mr. Gerardo T. Thielen
WCP Universities Partners: Chair-holders of WCP at:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade: Mr. Lei Zhang
University of Jordan: Mr. Taleb Awad Warred
University of Mauritius: Ms. Verena Tandrayen-Ragoobur
National University of Singapore: Mr. Michael Ewing-Chow
Vietnam National University: Mr. Vu Quoc Hu
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b. Clustered Topics:
1. Indonesia’s Competitiveness and Its Position in Contemporary World
Trade
Invited Speakers:
Mr. Mudrajad Kuncoro/ Mr. Anggito Abimanyu
2. Indonesia’s Political Economic Challenges in International Trade
Invited Speakers:
Mr. Mohtar Mas’oed/Mr. Nanang Pamuji Mugasejati
3. Indonesia’s Challenges and Opportunities in Enhancing Trade Capacity
and Expertise in International Trade
Invited Speakers:
Mr. M. Hawin/Mr. Nandang Sutrisno
4. Technical Aspects and Issues in Indonesia’s Key Trade Commodities
[Manufacture, Agriculture and Services]
Invited Speakers:
Mr. Masyhuri/Mr. Dwidjono Hadi Darwanto
Detailed Agenda
Sunday, October 2nd 2011
[19.00-21.00 WIB]
Venue: Balairung UGM
Welcoming Dinner
Welcoming speech by Rector of UGM
Introduction: DDG WTO and delegation
Cultural performance
Monday, October 3rd 2011
Venues: Rector’s Office, Balai Senat UGM, Prambanan Temple
Conference
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07.30-08.30 Registration of participants
08.30-09.00 Courtesy meeting at the Rector of UGM’s Office
09.00-09.15 Opening Speech by Rector of UGM, H.E. Mr. Sudjarwadi
09.15-09.45 Keynote Address by Minister of Trade, H.E. Mrs. Marie E. Pangestu
09.45-10.10 Launching Ceremony of WCP UGM/Indonesia
10.00-10.15 Coffee Break
10.15-12.00 Morning Session
Opening Speaker: DDG WTO H.E. Mr. Harsha Singh
Discussants:
1. Mr. Makarim Wibisono
2. Mr. Erman Rajagukguk
12.00-13.00 Lunch Break
13.00-18.00 Afternoon Session
1st Session: Comparative Perspectives [13.00-15.00]
Speakers:
Mr. Robert Teh/Mr. Gerardo T. Thielen
Mr. Lei Zhang/Mr. Michael Ewing-Chow
Mr. Taleb Awad Warred/Ms. Verena Tandrayen-Ragoobur
Mr. Vu Quoc Hu
Coffee Break [15.00-15.30]
2nd Session: Clustered Topics [15.30-17.30]
Speakers:
Mr. Mudrajad Kuncoro/Mr. Anggito Abimanyu
Mr. Mohtar Mas’oed/Mr. Nanang Pamuji Mugasejati
Mr. M. Hawin/Mr. Nandang Sutrisno
Mr. Masyhuri/Mr. Dwidjono H. Darwanto
17.30-18.o0 Wrap-Ups and Closings
Farewell Dinner
20.00-22.00 Dinner at Prambanan Temple
Ramayana Ballet Performance
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REGISTRATION FORM
Please print, scan, and return by e-mail.
Please note that this is how you will be indicated on your badge and the list of
participants.
International Conference on “Enhancing Indonesia’s Competitiveness in Contemporary
Trade”
Date : October 3, 2011
Place : Balai Senat, Central Building, North Wing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
1. Presenter/Attendance’s Information
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2. Conference Fee
Conference fee includes admission to conference sessions, proceedings, registration
materials, and certificates.
a. Presenter (Call for Papers)
Domestic
: IDR 300.000,International : US $ 75
b. Attendance
Early bird payment (before August 31, 2011)
- Undergraduate students IDR 150.000,- Postgraduate students/Public IDR 200.000,Payment after August 31, 2011
- Undergraduate students IDR 250.000,- Postgraduate students/Public IDR 300.000,-
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Participants who want to attend welcoming dinner and farewell dinner should
pay additional cost US $ 25.
3. Payment
Total amount :_________________
I will pay the amount by bank.
Payment information
Bank : Bank Mandiri Cabang MSi UGM
Account Holder : Prof. Dr. Ir. Masyhuri – PSPD
Account Number : 137-00078-9389-0
Swift Code : BMRIIDJA
Please state ‘CWTS International Conference: Enhancing Indonesia’s
Competitiveness in International Trade’ and the full name of speaker/attendance
on the bank transfer.
4. Facilities
a. Batik bag
b. Conference materials
c. Coffee break
d. Lunch
e. Certificate
f. Proceeding (only for the presenters)
g. Welcoming dinner, farewell dinner, Ramayana Ballet, and Prambanan Temple
(optional)
5. Additional Instructions
Deadlines: For presenters, an email message confirming receipt of payment
must be sent to the email address provided below no later than September 26,
2011 (the deadline for final paper submission). Please use one form per person. If
you have problems in registration process, please contact the conference office at
cwts.ugm@gmail.com or the address below.
Payment information: For attendance, registration form must be accompanied
by full payment in order to be processed. No registrations will be accepted by
telephone.
Refund Policy: Due to limited seats available, every registration fee is not
refundable.
By sending this registration form I acknowledge that I commit myself to the
immediate payment of the full conference fee. I have taken notice of the
cancellation terms on this form.
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Date : _____/________/2011
Signature: _______________________
For further information, please contact:
CWTS International Conference: Enhancing Indonesia’s Competitiveness in
International Trade
Centre for World Trade Studies UGM
Gedung Unit Perpustakaan Terpadu III, Lantai 3, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Jl. Tridharma, Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
Phone/Fax: +62 274 580273
E-mail: cwts.ugm@gmail.com or cwts@ugm.ac.idGadjah Mada
Jl. Tridharma, Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
Phone/Fax: +62 274 580273
E-mail: cwts@ugm.ac.id, cwts.ugm@gmail.com
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CALL FOR PAPERS
Guidelines
The Launching of WCP and International Conference on World Trade Studies will take
place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on October 3, 2011, with the overarching theme
“Enhancing Indonesia’s Competitiveness in Contemporary Trade.” The
conference will be hosted by the Center for World Trade Studies – Universitas Gadjah
Mada, Indonesia.
The information and materials on the programme, accommodation, and travel required
during your attendance on the conference will be available on the conference website at
www.cwts.ugm.ac.id.
Participants have been invited for the plenary sessions will be selected on the basis of
abstracts submitted in response to this Call for Papers. The working language of the
Conference is English. SELECTION CRITERIA Senior and junior scholars (including
PhD Candidates), practitioners, academicians, and government officers are invited to
respond to this Call for Papers.
Scholars from any part of the world and of any nationality are eligible to apply. All
papers presented in the Launching of WCP and International Conference on World
Trade Studies will be selected through a competitive process from abstracts received in
response to this Call for Papers. Only one abstract per author will be considered.
Abstracts should be no more than 300 words in length and must be submitted using the
online submission procedure at www.cwts.ugm.ac.id The following criteria will be used
to aid the selection of papers:
1. quality of the research
2. originality of the work
3. links to the conference and the aforementioned theme
4. geographical representation of the speakers
Papers delivered at the conference must be unpublished, in an advanced stage of
completion and ready to be included in the conference proceedings.
TIMELINE
1. The deadline for the submission of abstracts is September 8, 2011;
2. Successful authors will be informed by September 10, 2011;
3. The deadline for the submission of Final Papers from accepted abstracts to be
included in the conference proceedings is September 26, 2011;
4. Papers are presented at the Launching of WCP and International Conference
on Enhancing Indonesia’s Competitiveness in Contemporary Trade (Oct 3 2011)
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SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS
1. Abstracts must be submitted using the online submission form available at
www.cwts.ugm.ac.id
2. Abstracts must be no more than 300 words in length and only one abstract
per author may be submitted
3. Please note that the online submission form should be scanned and uploaded.
Send via e-mail: cwts.ugm@gmail.com (Cc: cwts@ugm.ac.id). Please kindly write
the subject as: ABSTRACT – WCP
4. Abstracts received after the deadline will not be considered
5. On submission of an abstract, authors should receive an email confirming
receipt of their submission and the form of their application. Authors whose
papers are selected for the conference will be notified by the committee no
later than September 10, 2011.
6. Authors wishing to respond to this Call for Papers should have the following
information ready before starting the online submission process:
(a) contact and institution details, including full postal address and
telephone number;
(b) email address;
(c) the title and text of the abstract being submitted;
(d) a paragraph on the context in which the research is being conducted
and how it fits with the conference themes;
(e) curriculum vitae and publications details.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 at MIDNIGHT (Indonesian Time: GMT+7)
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The Launching of WCP and International Conference on World Trade Studies is
organised by the Center for World Trade Studies, Universitas Gadjah Mada,
Bulaksumur, Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Enquiries relating to the Launching of WCP and International Conference on World
Trade Studies and this Call for Papers should be directed by email to
cwts.ugm@gmail.com (cc: cwts@ugm.ac.id).
PAPERS’ PRESENTATION
• The entire selected papers will be presented in individual.
• The selected paper will be presented in English.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Rules and procedures in relation with the Final Papers from accepted abstracts will be
informed on September 10, 2011 together with the notification of accepted abstracts.
General enquiries relating to the Launching of WCP and International Conference on
World Trade Studies should be made directly to CWTS, visit www.cwts.ugm.ac.id or
cwts.ugm@gmail.com (cc: cwts@ugm.ac.id).
CONTACT PERSONs
Icha Paramita : +6281227722297
Mahar Nirmala : +6285726116838
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