Amid expanding prosperity and large-scale development, have we paused to reconsider what progress means from the perspective of grassroots communities? Development brings hope for a better life, but who has the right to decide what a better life should look like? What if the promised progress actually undermines communities’ ability to determine their own futures?
Against this backdrop, BINA Foundation, with support from FNF Indonesia and the Ministry of Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia, invites you to discuss the transformative potential of local knowledge in shaping development and advancing responsive and sustainable governance.
This public seminar will take place on:
📅 Wednesday, 7 October 2026
⏰ 08:45–15:00 Western Indonesia Time (UTC+7)
📍 Horison Emerald Timoho, Jl. Ipda Tut Harsono No. 24, Yogyakarta
🎙️ Speakers:
- Afif Umahatun, S.H. — Community and Village Empowerment Office
- Prof. Dr. Purwo Santoso, M.A. — Professor of Political Science specializing in Governance
- Dr. Ratun Untoro, M.Hum. — Academic and Community Leader
- Muhammad Gufron Rum, S.I.P., M.A. — Executive Director of BINA
The forum is open to academics, students, researchers, civil society organizations, community groups, environmental advocates, government officials, and anyone interested in local knowledge, the environment, and public governance.
📝 Registration (limited to 70 participants):
https://bit.ly/SeminarPublikBINA
📄 Free E-Certificate
☕ Complimentary Refreshments
🍱 Complimentary Lunch
Join us to exchange ideas and experiences in advancing responsive and sustainable governance. See you in Yogyakarta! 🌱