East Asia Centre (Yogyakarta)

Since the beginning of 2010 the Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies ICRS Yogyakarta has taken over the regional coordination of Globethics East Asia Centre (Yogyakarta).

The Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies (ICRS-Yogya) is a consortium of three universities: Gadjah Mada University (UGM), State Islamic University Sunan Kalijaga (UIN), and Duta Wacana Christian University (UKDW). Together they offer an integrative, international Ph.D. program in inter-religious studies. This is the worldwide unique Religious Studies Ph.D. Program that is co-sponsored by Muslim, Christian, and national-secular universities.

In 2022, Dr Dicky Sofjan, professor at the Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies (ICRS), Globethics Board Member and Pool of Experts member, was instated as the new Globethics Indonesia Director.

In August 2023, Lakhsmi Subandi, a seasoned development professional with a distinguished career spanning 18 years in international development and government institutions, joined the team as Regional Manager of the Globethics East Asia Centre. 

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null Fostering ethical collaborations beyond boundaries: Globethics' commitment in East Asia and worldwide

Globethics Executive Director, Fadi Daou, made a significant impact during his recent visit to the East Asia Centre in Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2-11 November 2023). From thought-provoking keynotes at UGM Graduate School and Sunan Kalijaga Islamic State University to a compelling public lecture at Duta Wacana Christian University, Fadi Daou ignited conversations on ethical leadership and interreligious peacebuilding.

Signing Memorandums of Understanding with key partners like Duta Wacana Christian University, Atmajaya Catholic University, and SHEEP (Society for Health, Education, Environment, and Peace), this visit solidified Globethics' commitment to fostering ethical collaborations beyond boundaries. In addition, an Implementation Agreement discussion with UGM Graduate School's Dean further enhanced the detailed collaboration, building upon the Memorandum of Understanding signed last year. The journey also included engaging in discussions with university students and civil society organizations, amplifying the importance of responsible leadership in crafting a better future.

Before concluding his visit, Fadi Daou engaged in a meeting with the board members of Globethics' local foundation, Yayasan Dharma Etika Madani. During this meeting, board members actively contributed to shaping the future of Globethics in Indonesia and East Asia.

Following this visit and the Geneva Peace Week on 1-2 November, Lakhsmi Subandi, East Asia Regional Manager, met with Undral Ganbaatar, UNESCO Programme Specialist at UNESCO Jakarta Office, and Arief Hamdani Gunawan (Senior Advisor, Telkom Indonesia; Advisory Board Member in IEEE) on 16 November to explore potential collaborations on Ethics in AI in Higher Education in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. This strategic meeting aims to leverage ethical principles in the development and implementation of Artificial Intelligence technologies in the region.

 

Regional Team

Dicky Sofjan

Dicky Sofjan

Director

Lakhsmi Subandi

Lakhsmi Subandi

Regional Manager

Advisory Board

  • Prof. Dr. Machasin, Director of Islamic Higher Education at the Directorate General of Islamic Education of Ministry of Religious Affairs of the government of Indonesia. Professor of history of Islamic Studies at the State Islamic University Sunan Kalijaga in Yogyakarta.
  • Prof. Dr. Alois Agus Nugroho, Professor of Bussiness Ethics at Atmajaya Catholic University
  • Umi Proboyekti S. Kom. MLIS, Lecturer in Information system in Duta Wacana Christian University and Library director in Duta Wacana Christian University Library
  • Prof. Dr. Bernard Adeney-Risakotta, Professor of ethics, religion and social science at ICRS-Yogya
  • Dr. Haidar Bagir, President director of Mizan publishing
  • Tjahyono Soerjodibroto, Ir. MBA Director of PPM Manajemen, Management education Institution

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