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MoU and MCC between KEMITRAAN and Parahyangan University: Strategic Collaboration Supporting Environmental Sustainability and Indigenous Peoples

KEMITRAAN through the Estungkara program has held road show to campus activities to a number of universities in Indonesia, one of which is at Parahyangan University (UNPAR) Bandung. The follow-up of this activity is further cooperation between KEMITRAAN and Parahyangan University in supporting inclusive education for students related to social issues, such as environmental issues and indigenous peoples.
The results of this follow-up are then contained in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Cooperation Agreement (PKS) between KEMITRAAN and UNPAR which was carried out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the UNPAR Rectorate Building. This agreement aims to implement the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program more broadly and effectively. The MBKM program itself is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, which aims to give students the freedom to develop competencies through various learning experiences outside the conventional academic curriculum. The program encourages students to engage in various activities relevant to their field of study as well as providing them with valuable practical experience in the world of work.

The signing of the MoU was attended by a number of important officials from UNPAR, starting from the Rector, Vice Rector and all his staff. As well as Laode M. Syarif Ph.D. KEMITRAAN Executive Director and the Estungkara program team. The event began with remarks from each party emphasizing the importance of this collaboration in improving the quality of education and expanding learning opportunities for students.

“Hopefully, this collaboration is not only limited to providing internships to students but can also accommodate academics and students in conducting research and studies,” said Prof. Tri Basuki Joewono, Ph.D. Rector of UNPAR in his speech.

Meanwhile, Laode M. Syarif in his speech said that the issue of indigenous peoples is an intersectional issue. So that students can also see from the environmental, economic, and legal sides.
“So that it can involve other programs in KEMITRAAN which currently holds a number of projects in supporting inclusive governance,” he said.

“So that it can involve other programs at KEMITRAAN which currently holds a number of projects in supporting inclusive governance,” he said.

The MoU and PKS cover the scope of the implementation of the MBKM program, such as Knowledge Exchange, KEMITRAAN can contribute to providing education related to social issues covered by KEMITRAAN. Then ads field activities, where KEMITRAAN opens internship opportunities for students to live in the community in their needs for research or preparation of thesis or thesis. It also includes a joint research program to increase the role of academics in social issue work and provide a comprehensive study for program implementation.

The signing of the MoU and PKS is expected to be a catalyst for the development of higher education in Indonesia and it is hoped that students will get a more diverse learning experience and become more sensitive to social issues.

“This collaboration is also a form of our commitment as a tangible manifestation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education,” concluded Prof. Tri Basuki Joewono.
UNPAR implements the Tri Dharma of Higher Education as a strong commitment through its three main pillars, namely education, research, and community service. Where community service is an important priority, with various programs designed to solve social and economic problems in local communities.

It is hoped that this good cooperation can be a space for students to learn about social issues and encourage social sensitivity in increasing young people’s awareness of these issues. And also in accordance with the Tri Dharma to support graduates who not only excel in academics but also have social care and responsibility for society.

2016

Pada bulan Maret 2016, KEMITRAAN menerima akreditasi internasional dari Adaptation Fund. Dewan Adaptation Fund, dalam pertemuannya yang ke-27, memutuskan untuk mengakreditasi KEMITRAAN sebagai National Implementing Entity (NIE) dari Adaptation Fund. KEMITRAAN menjadi lembaga pertama dan satu-satunya lembaga Indonesia yang terakreditasi sebagai NIE Adaptation Fund di Indonesia.

2020

Perjanjian ini ditandatangani antara Green Climate Fund (GCF) dan KEMITRAAN. Perjanjian ini meresmikan akuntabilitas KEMITRAAN dalam melaksanakan proyek-proyek yang disetujui oleh GCF.

 

Untuk diketahui, GCF adalah dana khusus terbesar di dunia yang membantu negara-negara berkembang untuk mengurangi emisi gas rumah kaca dan meningkatkan kemampuan mereka dalam merespons perubahan iklim.

 

Dana ini dihimpun oleh Konvensi Kerangka Kerja PBB tentang Perubahan Iklim (UNFCCC) pada tahun 2010. GCF memiliki peran penting dalam mewujudkan Perjanjian Paris, yakni mendukung tujuan untuk menjaga kenaikan suhu global rata-rata di bawah 2 derajat celsius.

2000-2003

KEMITRAAN memainkan peran krusial dalam mendukung pengembangan undang-undang untuk membentuk KPK. Hal ini diikuti dengan langkah mendukung Pemerintah dan DPR dalam memilih calon komisioner yang kompeten dan juga mendukung kelompok masyarakat sipil untuk mengawasi secara kritis proses seleksinya. Setelah komisioner ditunjuk, mereka meminta KEMITRAAN untuk membantu mendesain kelembagaan dan rekrutmen awal KPK, serta memainkan peran sebagai koordinator donor. Sangat jelas bahwa KEMITRAAN memainkan peran kunci dalam mendukung KPK untuk mengembangkan kapasitas dan strategi yang diperlukan agar dapat bekerja seefektif mungkin.

2003

Pada tahun 2003, KEMITRAAN menjadi badan hukum yang independen yang terdaftar sebagai Persekutuan Perdata Nirlaba. Pada saat itu, KEMITRAAN masih menjadi program yang dikelola oleh UNDP hingga akhir tahun 2009. Sejak awal tahun 2010, KEMITRAAN mengambil alih tanggung jawab dan akuntabilitas penuh atas program-program dan perkembangannya.

1999-2000

Kemitraan bagi Pembaruan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan, atau KEMITRAAN, didirikan pada tahun 2000 setelah berlangsungnya pemilihan umum pertama di Indonesia yang bebas dan adil pada tahun 1999. Pemilu bersejarah ini merupakan langkah penting dalam upaya Indonesia keluar dari masa lalu yang otoriter menuju masa depan yang demokratis. KEMITRAAN didirikan dari dana perwalian multi-donor dan dikelola oleh United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) dengan mandat untuk memajukan reformasi tata kelola pemerintahan di Indonesia.

2020

This agreement was signed between Green Climate Fund (GCF) and PARTNERSHIP. This agreement formalizes KEMITRAAN’s accountability in implementing projects approved by the GCF.

For your information, the GCF is the world’s largest special fund that helps developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase their ability to respond to climate change.

These funds were collected by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. The GCF has an important role in realizing the Paris Agreement, namely supporting the goal of keeping the average global temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius.

2020

This agreement was signed between Green Climate Fund (GCF) and PARTNERSHIP. This agreement formalizes KEMITRAAN’s accountability in implementing projects approved by the GCF.

For your information, the GCF is the world’s largest special fund that helps developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase their ability to respond to climate change.

These funds were collected by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. The GCF has an important role in realizing the Paris Agreement, namely supporting the goal of keeping the average global temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius.

2016

In March 2016, KEMITRAAN received international accreditation from the Adaptation Fund. The Adaptation Fund Board, in its 27th meeting, decided to accredit KEMITRAAN as National Implementing Entity (NIE) from the Adaptation Fund. KEMITRAAN is the first and only Indonesian institution to be accredited as a NIE Adaptation Fund in Indonesia.

2003

In 2003, KEMITRAAN became an independent legal entity registered as a Non-Profit Civil Partnership. At that time, KEMITRAAN was still a program managed by UNDP until the end of 2009. Since the beginning of 2010, KEMITRAAN took over full responsibility and accountability for the programs and their development.

2000-2003

KEMITRAAN played a crucial role in supporting the development of legislation to establish the KPK. This was followed by steps to support the Government and DPR in selecting competent commissioner candidates and also supporting civil society groups to critically monitor the selection process. After the commissioners were appointed, they asked KEMITRAAN to help with the institutional design and initial recruitment of the KPK, as well as play the role of donor coordinator. It is clear that KEMITRAAN plays a key role in supporting the Corruption Eradication Commission to develop the capacity and strategies needed to work as effectively as possible.

1999-2000

The Partnership for Governance Reform, or KEMITRAAN, was founded in 2000 following Indonesia’s first free and fair general election in 1999. This historic election is an important step in Indonesia’s efforts to move away from an authoritarian past towards a democratic future. PARTNERSHIP was established from a multi-donor trust fund and is managed by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with a mandate to advance governance reform in Indonesia

1999-2000

Kemitraan bagi Pembaruan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan, atau KEMITRAAN, didirikan pada tahun 2000 setelah berlangsungnya pemilihan umum pertama di Indonesia yang bebas dan adil pada tahun 1999. Pemilu bersejarah ini merupakan langkah penting dalam upaya Indonesia keluar dari masa lalu yang otoriter menuju masa depan yang demokratis. KEMITRAAN didirikan dari dana perwalian multi-donor dan dikelola oleh United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) dengan mandat untuk memajukan reformasi tata kelola pemerintahan di Indonesia.