LOMBA KARYA TULIS 2011 : THE ASIAN SOCIETY FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS (ASIRPA)

Call For Papers
Indonesia Focus Conference 2011
May 28-29, 2011, Pittsburgh
” Embracing Globalization through Promoting Entrepreneurship and US-Indonesia Business Relation “
Background and Theme
The Asian Society for International Relations and Public Affairs (ASIRPA) invites the submission of papers for the 2011 Indonesia Focus Conference, which will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 28-29, 2011. The conference accepts three types of papers: academic papers, business plans/ideas, and writing-contest papers. Faculty members, researchers, business people, or anyone interested in this conference are all invited.
The theme of this year’s conference is Embracing Globalization through Promoting Entrepreneurship and US-Indonesia Business Relations. With this theme, the conference seeks to emphasize that globalization is real; we not only have to accept it but also embrace it. Ignoring globalization will only leave us further behind. Hence, we will take part and try to fare well in it by utilizing all of our resources. These include not only our rich natural endowments but also our strategic geographical location, abundant young and bright minds, loyal and cohesive social capital, hardworking entrepreneurs, as well as opportunities to bring in more unconditional support from the government. While globalization brings more competition, it provides broad opportunities at the same time.
The conference provides a forum where broad ideas of how to help Indonesia fare well in the globalized economy are exchanged and discussed. It is expected that the meeting would inspire attendees with regard to the potential roles they may want to play in this globalized world. The conference also provides a forum for entrepreneurs to showcase their business ideas, plans, and products to Indonesian and international audience. We hope that the meeting would motivate, and even initiate further business cooperation among Indonesians, Americans, and international participants.
In addition, the conference also conducts a writing contest for participants of all ages. The main purpose of the writing contest is to encourage participants to improve the way they construct, formulate, and convey their ideas to others. Such skills are highly required in the business world. For that reason, the writing contest judges will asses not only the participants’ writing skill but also their presentation skill.
Topics and Submission Deadlines

Academic Presentation and Business Plan/Idea Presentation

For the academic presentation, the conference accepts a broad spectrum of topics, including :
1. On the Indonesia Economic development: challenges and opportunities
2. On the socio-economic characteristics of Indonesia
3. The role of entrepreneurship
4. Strategies for Indonesia socio-economic development
5. Indonesia’s policy on economic development and global trade
6. The aud acity of hope toward Indonesia’s development
7. Developing Indonesia and U.S. cooperation.
At the end of the conference, three best papers will be selected. If you are interested in presenting, but your topic is not included in the above list, please contact the conference organizers below; we will attempt to accommodate all interests.
For the business plan/ideas presentation, the conference accepts any types of proposed business plan, provided that the business is legal.
The deadline to submit the abstract for the academic paper or business plan is February 28, 2011. The complete draft must be submitted by May 14, 2011. Please submit the abstract or complete draft of the paper or business plan to the conference organizers at NSisworahardjo@asirpa.org or Christiadi@asirpa.org .
Writing Contest
The deadline for submitting the paper for the writing contest is March 31, 2011. Selected topics will be chosen. More information about the writing contest can be obtained from the ASIRPA website. Questions about the writing contest and submission of the writing contest paper should be directed to Nurhaya.Muchtar@asirpa.org or Fikri.Ismail@asirpa.org
For registration and updates on the 2011 Indonesia Focus Conference, please visit the ASIRPA Indonesia Focus Conference website www.IndonesiaFocus.net
Download Call For Papers [click here]
Deteail information about Indonesia Focus Writing Contest (IFWC) [click here]
The Asian Society for International Relations and Public Affairs (ASIRPA) now invites students and professionals to take part in the upcoming Indonesia Focus Writing Contest (IFWC). The theme for this year is “How to Make the Earth a Better Place”.
The competition will be divided into two categories; the first is for junior and senior high school students and the second is for college students and professionals. The first, second, and third place winner of the first category will be awarded a cash prize of $250, $100, and $50 respectively, and the first, second, and third place winner of the second category will be awarded a cash prize of $350, $250, and $100 respectively. Winners of the second category will also have the opportunity to publish their paper in the Journal of ASIRPA (JASIRPA).
Entering the Competition
You can enter the competition by sending your paper to Ms.Nurhaya Muchtar [click here] or Mr. Fikri Ismai [click here]. Your paper should relate to the theme above and should demonstrate how the theme is applicable to your main interest (economy, environment, education, etc.).
The paper should be written in English, typed, double-spaced, using 12 point Times New Roman font, on standards-sized paper (8.5” x 11”) with 1 inch margins on all sides. Please maintain consistency with your preferred citation style (only for college students and above). The length of the paper should be between 3000-5000 words.
You may submit more than one paper. However, you should be the sole author of your paper(s). We don’t accept a paper with more than one author. The paper should be received by March 31, 2011.
Winners of the contest will be announced during the third annual ASIRPA conference on May 28-29, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We will also notify the winners via e-mail.
Questions related to this event should be directed to Ms.Nurhaya Muchtar [click here] or Mr. Fikri Ismai [click here]
To review Frequently Asked Questions [click here]
Source :
http://www.indonesiafocus.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=77
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