The House of Regional Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia

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Dadang holds a MA degree (Economics), University of Colorado, USA. His previous post is Head, Center for Research Data and Information at DPD Secretariat General as well as Deputy Director for Information of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management at Indonesian National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas).

Beside working as Assistant Professor at Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan, he also active as Associate Professor at University of Darma Persada, Jakarta, Indonesia.

He got various training around the globe, included Advanced International Training Programme of Information Technology Management, at Karlstad City, Sweden (2005); the Training Seminar on Land Use and Management, Taiwan (2004); Developing Multimedia Applications for Managers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2003); Applied Policy Development Training, Vancouver, Canada (2002); Local Government Administration Training Course, Hiroshima, Japan (2001); and Regional Development and Planning Training Course, Sapporo, Japan (1999). He published more than five books regarding local autonomous.

You can reach Dadang Solihin by email at [email protected] or by his mobile at +62812 932 2202

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Contents

Vision Mission Overview of the DPD The organs DPD-Secretariat General Objectives of the Study Visit Delegation Members


Vision

To become a legislative chamber deeply committed and capable to champion the interests of regions with the main purpose of eradicating poverty and improving

overall living standards


Mission

• To strengthen the regional links within the unitary state of Indonesia

• To ensure that the interests of the regions have a real voice in national policy-making while ensuring that no region is left behind

• To be a catalyst for faster democratization, development and prosperity in the regions


Overview of the DPD (1)

• After the 2004 Election, the DPD becomes an officially recognized state institution that functions as regional representation.

• Different from the members of the DPR and DPRD who are elected based on the population in a-district-level area, the DPD members are elected from the provinces.

• This clearly indicates that the DPD members represent provinces rather than communities or districts.



• The DPD has an equal number of representatives from every province and they are elected through a Single Non-Transferable Vote system.

• The top four candidates who received the most votes in a province officially became DPD members that represent the province.



• The institution designed as a second chamber or an upper house in the Indonesian parliamentary system,

• Promotes regional interests in the national policy dialogue,

• Provides regional balance in the national politics, and • Helps deepen democratic processes in a decentralized

governance environment.



• The DPD has 128 members from the 32 provinces of Indonesia and they were sworn into office on October 1, 2004.

• In its first meeting the body selected its leadership and established its internal organs.

• The DPD leadership consists of one Chairman and two Vice Chairmen.


The Organs (1)

DPD consist of four ad-hoc committees covering four working areas:1. Regional Autonomy and Fiscal Balance, 2. Natural and Economic Resources, 3. Religion and Education, and 4. National Budget (APBN).


The Organs (2)

The institution is also equipped with five committees:1. Honorary body (Badan Kehormatan)2. Deliberation Committee (Panitia Musyawarah),3. Legislative Committee (Panitia Perancang Undang-

Undang), 4. Internal Affairs Committee (Panitia Urusan Rumah

Tangga), and5. InterOrganization Cooperation Committee (Panitia Kerja

sama antar Lembaga)


DPD-Secretariat General

General Secretary

Vice General Secretary

Bureau for Leadership Secretariat

Bureau for Assembly

Bureau for Public and Regional Relations

Center for Research Data and Information

Bureau for Planning and Administration

Bureau for Internal Affairs

Bureau for Finance

To provide office administration and expertise support to DPD-RI


Objectives of the Study Visit (1)

1. Contribute to friendly bilateral relations between Indonesia and Australia.

2. Study how the Senate conducts effective oversight functions relating to regional autonomy, the State budget, and other fields.

3. Enable the DPD members to understand how other second chambers fulfill their constitutional mandates, and draw practical insights on how the DPD may be able to do so.

4. Build the Overall Capacity of the DPD Secretariat.


Objectives of the Study Visit (2)

5. Establish institutional links between the Australian Senate and the DPD, primarily at Secretariat level, to assist the DPD in evolving operational procedures which are simple, robust and effective.

6. Explore possibilities for continuing Australian Support to the DPD-RI and raise awareness of the DPD among Australian policy-makers and Academics.

Delegation Members1. Drs. H. Dadang Solihin, MA, Head, Center for

Research Data and Information2. H. Mohamad Surya, Rep. West Java3. H. Lalu Yusuf, Rep. NTB4. Hj. Sri Kadarwati, Rep. West Kalimantan5. GKR Hemas, Rep. Yogyakarta6. Hj. Nyimas Ena, Rep. Jambi7. Ida Ayu Agung Mas, Rep. Bali8. M. Jum Perkasa, Rep. South Sumatra



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