Indonesia Global Compact Network IGCN and Western Sydney University – MoU Signatory

The signatory of MoU between Western Sydney University by Prof Deborah Sweeney – Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Enterprise, and International) and IGCN by Y.W. Junardy, President IGCN and President Commissioner of PT Rajawali Corpora (17/03/2023)

Indonesia Global Compact Network IGCN and Western Sydney University established a cooperative and productive relationship by signing MoU on Friday 17th March 2023 in Jakarta. 

A semi-formal agenda was arranged for the signatory of the MoU containing the agreement between Western Sydney University and IGCN in terms of:

1. Co-development and delivery of SDG-related short courses in Indonesia 
2. Delivery of executive program
3. Joint activities such as conferences, seminars, symposia, and lectures; and 
4. Other collaborative activities mutually agreed.

The agenda was commenced by opening remarks from Prof Deborah Sweeney – Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Enterprise, and International). In her statement, she highlighted that “as the Western Sydney University is placed at the 1st University in the worldwide in the impact ranking towards SDGs (Source: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings), we would like to strengthen our commitment in SDGs with stronger and strategic collaboration”

Prof Deborah Sweeney- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Enterprise, and International) delivered opening remarks in the agenda of MoU signatory between Western Sydney University and IGCN in Jakarta (17/03/2023)

Furthermore, the opening remarks were also delivered by Mr. Andrew Parker – Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner as well as Y.W. Junardy, President IGCN and President Commissioner of PT Rajawali Corpora and Mr. Joseph Dharmabrata, Chair of Board of Supervisor IGCN and CEO of PT Trans Java Gas Pipeline.

The session was followed by a signatory of the MoU between Western Sydney University by Prof Deborah Sweeney and Indonesia Global Compact Network (IGCN) by Y.W. Junardy. This signatory was witnessed by Mr. Joseph Dharmabrata, Mr. Prasetyantoko Phd and Mr. Timotheus Lesmana from IGCN while from Western Sydney University were Prof Linda Taylor, Prof Michele Simons, Mr. Bill Parasiris and  Mr. Nicholas Bizzanelli. Moreover,  Mr. Andrew Parker and Ms. Meinanda Chudahman also witnessed the signatory.

MoU signation between Western Sydney University and Indonesia Global Compact Network (IGCN) in Jakarta (17/03/2023) 

Discussion session in the agenda of MoU signatory between Western Sydney University and IGCN (17/03/2023)

Afterwards, the agenda was continued by a discussion aimed to strengthen and develop the strategic collaborations and partnership between Western Sydney University and IGCN. In further, the collaboration was expected to generate significant impact in SDGs progress and achievement as well as specifically:

1. strengthened lines of communication, including improving mechanisms to facilitate exchanges of ideas and information of mutual interest to the parties.
2. identifying and promoting potential opportunities for collaborative effort between the parties (including with the involvement of third parties); and
3. a commitment to evidence-based, best practice projects, programs, or other initiatives.

The agenda of MoU signatory between Western Sydney University and IGCN was attended by:

Indonesia Global Compact Network (IGCN):

1. Y.W. Junardy, President IGCN and President Commissioner of PT Rajawali Corpora
2. Mr. Joseph Dharmabrata, Chair of Board of Supervisor IGCN and CEO of PT Trans Java Gas Pipeline.
3. Mr. Prasetyantoko Phd, Member of Board of Advisor IGCN and Rector of Catholic University Atma Jaya
4. Mr. Timotheus Lesmana, VP Partnership IGCN and Executive Sinar Mas Land 
5. Satrio Anindito, Program Manager IGCN – Education
6. Bobby Triguntoro – Program manager Marketing and Communication, IGCN

Western Sydney University

1. Prof Deborah Sweeney – Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Enterprise, and International)
2. Prof Linda Taylor – Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)
3. Prof Michele Simons – Dean, School of Education
4. Mr. Bill Parasiris – Vice President (Infrastructure and Commercial)
5. Mr. Nicholas Bizzanelli – Associate Development Manager
6. Ms. Augviera Bong – In Country Director (Indonesia)

Australia Embassy

1. Mr. Andrew Parker – Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner
2. Mr. Yonathan Wijaya – Director of InvestNSW
3. Ms. Meinanda Chudahman – Associate Director of InvestNSW

Attendees of the agenda of MoU signatory between Western Sydney University and IGCN