The Indonesian Development Economic Studies Programme Association (APSEPI) is present as an organization organizing education in the field of development economics. The Association is an organization that is aware of the right and duty to play a role and actively participate in various activities in order to contribute to the realization of the well-being of the community through the activities of the Tri Dharma College. Science in the field of development economics and has an important process as a structurally and responsibly milestone in producing graduates who have competence in response to the needs of communities both local, national, and global. For this reason, APSEPI is present in harmony, continuity, and order as an effort to develop and enhance resources that provide maximum benefits for the interests of the community.
APSEPI is a communication forum for all the development economics lecturers and the leaders and managers of PTN/PTS throughout Indonesia. This is done to improve the insight, competence and working capacity of Prodi EP PTN/PTS se Indonesia, especially to add and improve insight of various college policy information during this time. The aim of this forum is to bring about joint communication on issues, so that joint solutions can be found, and cooperation agreements can be reached.
The prodi Economics Development team of the Faculty of Economics of the University of Trunojoyo Madura followed the activities of the Association of Development Economics Studies Programme of Indonesia (APSEPI) which was organized on November 8-9 2023 at Andalas Padang University. The activities aim to improve the quality of curricula, accreditation, and research in the field of development economics.
The development economics prodi team consists of four lecturers, namely Prof. Mohtar Rasyid, Dr. Anita Kristina, Dr Eni Sri Rahayuningsih, and Titov Chuk’s Mayvani, M.E. They left the campus on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, and arrived in Padang in the afternoon and headed for the conference venue at Convention Hall Unand.
In the evening, they attended a welcoming dinner at the Prince’s Beach Hotel, attended by participants, committees, and speakers from various colleges. The event is filled with friendly, welcoming, and entertainment. The prodi development economics team has a chance to get acquainted and discuss with colleagues from other prodi developing economics.
On Thursday, November 9, 2023, APSEPI activities began with a welcome opening speech from FEB Unand, which welcomed all participants and appreciated the cooperation between APSepI and Unand. Further, the event continued with keynote speakers from four professors who are experts in the field of development economics, namely:
- Prof. Oleg V. Pavlov (WPI – USA) -ONLINE, who discusses dynamic system-based development economic models.
- Prof. Syafruddin Karimi (UNAND – IND), who commented on the challenges faced by democracy, economic inequality, and land concentration in the 21st century.
- Prof. Zulfan Tadjoeddin (WSU – AUS), who provides a global perspective on the relationship between inequality and democracy in different countries.
- Prof. Sukree Langputeh (Fatoni University – THAI), who highlighted economic developments in the ASEAN region and hopes for the future.
After the keynote speakers, participants were divided into groups according to their field of interest to attend the paralel sessions 1 and 2. This parallel session is an opportunity for participants to present and get input about their research from reviewers and other participants. The prodi development economics team chose to attend a paralel session in the field of macroeconomics, which discusses issues such as growth, inflation, unemployment, balance of payments, and fiscal and monetary policy.
After the paralel session 2, the participants were taken back to the hotel for a moment’s rest before heading to the APSEPI’s official opening place at Convention Hall Unand. At the opening ceremony, participants were welcomed by Rector Unand, Chairman APSEPI, and Governor of Western Sumatra. The event was also filled with the awarding of the achievement of the development economy prodi, the signing of the cooperation between APSEPI and several colleges, and the cultural art appearance of the Unand students.
On Friday, November 10, 2023, the activities of APSEPI continued with a panel session discussing the impact of Permendikbuddikti No. 53 Year 2023 on curriculum development and accreditation of study programmes. Speakers at this panel session were Prof. Ina Primiana (Executive Director of LAMEMBA), Rimawan Pradibtyo.Ph.D (Head of the Economic Department of FEB UGM), and Dr. Maryam Sangadji (Ketua Program Studi Ekonomi Pembangunan FEB UNIVERSITAS PATTIMURA -Ambon). The moderator of this panel session is Dr. Sahara. (Sekretaris Umum APSEPI). These panel sessions provide information and guidance for development economics professionals in adapting to regulatory changes that affect curricula and accreditation.
After the panel session, the participants attended the plenary session of the APSEPI curriculum on economics, which discussed the standards of competence of graduates, access to learning, and compulsory mathematics and options for development economics. This plenary hearing ended with the official closure of the APSEPI by the Chairman of the APSEPI.
On Saturday, November 11, 2023, participants attended matacular discussions by group in macro, micro, and econometric economics. This discussion aims to reconcile the perceptions and understanding of mathematical mathematics taught in development economics. This discussion also provides an opportunity for participants to share their experiences and best practices in teaching mathematic math.
After matakuliah discussions, participants are invited to take a tour trip to Bukittinggi, which is one of the most famous tourist cities in Western Sumatra. Participants can enjoy the nature, culture, and culinary landscapes that are typical of Bukittinghi.
On Sunday, November 12, 2023, the APSEPI event ended with a closing ceremony filled with thanks, evaluations, and joint photos. The prodi development economics team returned to campus bringing a lot of knowledge, experience, and memories from the APSEPI activities.