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Dear readers,
We are in the middle of year 2009. Many we have accomplished and still many more to pursue. Among our accomplishments for the year, YPB has conducted 12 workshops, published 6 case studies and 2 short films, and participated in an array of 3 International events and a local exhibition.
We would like to thank for the generous contributions and supports from the donor agencies and other parties that have tremendously helped YPB programs running well: LEAD International, British Embassy and PT Pertamina.
Their commitment to helping promoting sustainable development in our community is sincerely appreciated. We have seen more and more people, institutions and businesses participated in our programs and changed for the better. The goal is to continue to make a difference in development issues. With the help of donations, contributions and sponsorships from supporters and/or donor agencies we will continue to see improvements regarding sustainable development.
Our gratitude to all LEAD Fellows and other parties who have helped us throughout the year for various programs and occasions. Their continuing supports ensure that YPB to accomplish its mission promoting sustainable development. We have a long way to go.
Best Regards
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The first task of a leader is to keep hope alive.
Joe Batten
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YPB-HIVOS Collaboration: Trajectory Toward More Effective Program
HIVOS, a Netherlands funding agency, has asked for Yayasan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (YPB) to review its trajectory program for HIVOS’ funded partners. Trajectory is a type of phased, medium-term capacity development interventions based on HIVOS’ partners’ needs. Since 2006 HIVOS has been conducting this long term capacity building for its partners to build deeper understanding of the partners’ work, empower the partners’ institutions toward sustainability and improved performance.
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AtKisson Tools: An Accredited YPB
Since 2005, Yayasan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (YPB) or Foundation for Sustainable Development has held the license from AtKisson Group International to introduce the AtKisson Sustainability Accelerator Tools in Indonesia. Moving on to the start of 2009 YPB status has changed into an Incorporated Accredited Institution.
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2nd session of LEAD Training Cohort 14:
Building food security and Environmental Management
With the support of LEAD International, LEAD Associate Training Cohort 14 in 2009 brings the |
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theme on Food Security in Times of Climate Change: Toward Sustainable Production and Consumption.The first national session emphasized on the sustainability had been conducted previously during 27 April to 1 May 2009. The opening of Cohort 14 was commenced at BII Building with the support of Eka Tjipta Foundation. [more] |
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BNI 46: The Road Map toward Sustainability
With the signing ceremony at the World |
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Ocean Forum in Menado, in May 13, 2009, Yayasan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (YPB) and PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk have committed to work in partnership to develop this oldest state owned bank towards sustainable banking, as addition to the bank’s green initiatives. The program has the support from the British Embassy. The Atkisson Sustainability Tools is applied in the project that will show the bank’s Sustainability Compass as its strategic directions.[more] |
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Earth Charter: To Bring the Young Up-front
As part of Annual Environmental Week that commemorates environmental day on June 5, 2009, Earth Charter in Indonesia organized by |
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The Ministry of Environment, was involved in public awareness activities that aspire to reach out to Indonesia’s young generation. The event was conducted at Jakarta Convention Center. The activities’s itself is aimed at raising public awareness of the Earth Charter, its vision, mission and principles. Opening the event, 9-year-old Mohammad Ikrar, whom represented the young generation, presented the preamble of the Earth Charter that respects the environment, human rights, diversity of ethnics, religion, nationality and the environment.
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Losari Coffee Plantation – Resort & Spa: A New Path Toward Green Tourism
Another company that works in services business that has been a partner of Yayasan |
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Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (YPB) this year is Losari Cofee Plantation – Resort & Spa (LCP) that underwent workshop through Developing Sustainable Business program. The program has been supported by the British Embassy, and used Sustainability Accelerator Tools from Atkisson Inc. The partnership has allowed YPB to assist LCP in developing a stronger Corporate Sustainability Proposals for the company, using employee engagement in the workshop and case study of similar business as reference.
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Bridging Leadership Program in Aceh
Since June 2008 Yayasan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (YPB) or Foundation of Sustainable Development in collaboration with LEAD International had been implementing Bridging Leadership Program (BLP) in Aceh
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Province (Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam). Through BLP the participants gained knowledge and skills in leadership and sustainable development through a series of training with themes as follows: (1) Leadership for Sustainable Development, (2) Sustainable Development Paradigm and Practices, (3) Socio-Economic Policy for Sustainable Development, and (4) To Build Cross Cutting Collaboration for Sustainable Development.[more] |
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Wonosobo District: Save Dieng Plateau for Sustainable Future
The Promoting Leadership for Integrated Development Program (PLID) project in |
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partnership between YPB and Wonosobo District (Central Java, Indonesia) has been successfully completed on the 19-21 March 2009. Those who have participated in this second and third training session were able to formulate an agreement towards sustainability for the district of Wonososbo. The direction of this agreement encompasses four pivotal aspects of sustainability which includes the economy, environment, social aspects and well being. The Dieng plateau which is the main focus of this case study nd analysis has been the concern of
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Partnership of YPB and SENADA:
Developing Sustainable Furniture and Home Accessories Industry
As an institution with a mission to promote sustainable development with years of experience in collaborating with several business |
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entities to build sustainable business strategy, Yayasan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan or YPB has been invited by SENADA, an institution that has funded project by USAID, in Developing Sustainable Furniture and Home Accessories Industry, to disseminate the lessons learned the institution has during its project implementation. [more] |
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Prof. Setijati Sastrapradja:
Food variety for food sustanability
Food is a never-ending problem. Experts have discussed the trouble facing Indonesian food sustainability repeatedly since 1969, however up until now this issue still raises cause for concern. |
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One of the main reasons is caused by food diversity in Indonesia; it ceases to exist as the majority of Indonesians are introduced to one food staple only, which is rice. This is regretful as Indonesia has over than 3.000 varieties of consumable vegetation not including medical herbs and various other uncultivated plants.
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