Guidelines on Cooperation between the Department of Home Affairs and Foreign NGOs

The Minister of Home Affairs has issued Regulation No. 15 of 2009 to repeal and replace the earlier Ministerial Regulation No. 1 of 1996. The 1996 regulation is considered to be no longer appropriate for the intended purpose.

 

The Regulation sets out the manner in which cooperation between the Department of Home Affairs and foreign NGOs is to take place. It covers both central and regional government levels.

 

The basic principles of this cooperation, among others, include:

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It is beneficial;

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it does not interfere with political stability, security, or the economy;

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it is respectful of Indonesian sovereignty;

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it is in accordance with the National Development Plan;

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it is transparent;

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it is planned; and

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it provides for the transfer of technology and knowledge.

 

Generally, the cooperation is to be based on an agreement. This agreement may be in the form of a Memorandum of Mutual Understanding, a directed program, a basic activity plan, or an annual activity plan.

 

The cooperation will need to be approved by the government. The foreign NGO must be registered as such in their own country and have a representative office in Indonesia.

 

The Regulation has been in force since 4 March 2009.

 

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The Minister of Home Affairs has issued Regulation No. 15 of 2009 to repeal and replace the earlier Ministerial Regulation No. 1 of 1996. The 1996 regulation is considered to be no longer appropriate for the intended purpose.

 

The Regulation sets out the manner in which cooperation between the Department of Home Affairs and foreign NGOs is to take place. It covers both central and regional government levels.

 

The basic principles of this cooperation, among others, include:

-

It is beneficial;

-

it does not interfere with political stability, security, or the economy;

-

it is respectful of Indonesian sovereignty;

-

it is in accordance with the National Development Plan;

-

it is transparent;

-

it is planned; and

-

it provides for the transfer of technology and knowledge.

 

Generally, the cooperation is to be based on an agreement. This agreement may be in the form of a Memorandum of Mutual Understanding, a directed program, a basic activity plan, or an annual activity plan.

 

The cooperation will need to be approved by the government. The foreign NGO must be registered as such in their own country and have a representative office in Indonesia.

 

The Regulation has been in force since 4 March 2009.

 

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