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Dies natalis 2014 of the Universiteit Leiden
By Drs. Eva Maria Elisabeth Mennes-Wuesten, Key holder of Leiden University.
Dies Natalis 2014.
The celebration of the 439th Dies Natalis will take place on Friday, February 7, at 15.00 hrs. in the Pieterskerk Leiden, Pieterskerkhof 1A. The programme will commence at 15.00 hrs precisely. There will be a live video broadcast of the ceremony, and a simultaneous translation will be provided in English.
The dies lecture will be delivered by Corinne Hofmann, Professor of Caribbean Archaeology and Dean of the Faculty of Archaeology, and is entitled: The Future of the Past. Subsequently, Honory Doctorates will be conferred on: Josef S. Smolen, Professor of Rheumatology, Chairman of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine at the Medical University of Vienna, for his impressive contribution to fundamental and clinical research in the field of rheumatology.
The Honorary Supervisor is Professor Tom W.J. Huizinga, Head of the Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). The Dean of the Faculty is Professor Pancras C.W. Hogendoorn. Herbert Waldmann, Professor of Chemical Biology at the Max Planck Institute in Dortmund, for his scientific work in the field of chemical biology. The Honorary Supervisor is Hermen S. Overkleeft, Professor of Bio-organic Sysnthesis, Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC) at the Faculty of Science. The Dean of the Faculty is Professor Geert R. de Snoo. The guitarist and composer, Marlon Titre will perform the musical interlude.
He received his Leiden University PhD in December 2013 after having completed the docARTES Doctoral Programme in Music, organized by the Orpheus Institute in Ghent. The Chairman of the Leiden University Student Platform, Marc Newsome, will present the Leiden 2014 Teaching Prize.
Marjolein Soethoudt, master’s student of Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and winner of the Unilever Research Award 2013, will then present her award-winning graduate research. During the reception following the official ceremony there will be the opportunity to congratulate the members of the Executive Board of the University, the Dies lecturer, the Honorary Doctors and their Supervisors, the Deans, the prize winners, and their partners. The reception will start at approximately 16:30 hrs.
The Hague Plume 2013
By Drs. Eva Maria Elisabeth Mennes.
The annual New Year’s reception of The Hague:
Director Aus Greidanus received the Hague Plume 2013
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As every year the Municipal government of The Hague invited officials and an hour later all volunteers of the city to the annual New Year’s reception, scheduled on Thursday 2 January 2014. The evening began at 18.30 in the Atrium of the City Hall. It was nice to meet our diplomatic friends, His Excellency of France Monsieur Ménat, back from France, Her Excellency the ambassador of the Republic of Croatia, back from Rome, Her Excellency the ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia who stayed in the country and many other dear friends and officials. Happy New Years wishes were exchanged.
The Mayor Jozias van Aartsen delivered a speech first to warn about private use of fireworks and that this use has to be changed in the coming years. He thanked all the volunteers who try to make The Hague a better place every day. Then he mentioned some upcoming international events in the year to come for this beautiful city. At the end of his speech he turned back to the past, November 30 and the reminder of the landing of Prins Willem I at Scheveningen two hundred years ago. Director Aus Greidanus received the Hague Plume 2013.
The plume and the corresponding sum of 2,500 euros was handed to him by Mayor Jozias van Aartsen. Greidanus received the award for the “unique way” in which he has put The Hague and Scheveningen on the map.
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Events of Nov+Dec, 2013. See below.
Festive Season at Hotel des Indes
On Saturday 7 December Hotel Des Indes, a Luxury Collection Hotel has opened the Festive Season with the ignition of the Christmas tree in the hotel (see picture above). Every year the hotel undergoes a transformation with Holiday decorations ranging from floral arrangements, Christmas lights and an enchanting Christmas pine in the hotel’s restaurant or lounge.The guests arrived along a lane of fire torches, where the scent of freshly roasted chestnuts and apples entered their noses. Hotel Manager Rem Bastiaens welcomed his guests with a glass of glühwein around ‘the Rotonda’, overlooking the hotel lounge. After a short but inspiring speech, the lights were ignited and this marked the official start of the Hotel Des Indes Festive Season.
The Rotary Club Metropolitan
From Robert Buurke. The Hague, 18 th of December 2013.On Wednesday 18th of December 2013 The Rotary Club Metropolitan The Hague organized a fundraising concert in The Our Savior Church. After an opening speech of H.E. Mr Maris Klisans the Latvian Ambassador in The Netherlands, a very beautiful concert of both Latvian as well as Christmas songs was performed. This concert has been made possible with the help of Ikea, The Underground, Sligro and Diplomat Magazine.
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Xmas Party at the Kurhaus
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Embassy of Korea, honoring veterans
By Bonnie Klap.
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His Excellency Mr. Key Cheol Lee, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, hosted a very unique lunch honoring the Veterans of the 1950—1953 Korean War. The lunch was attended by 170 guests in total, many of them veterans, proudly wearing their uniforms. Various VIP’s also attended the lunch, such as Mrs. Hennis-Plasschaert, Minister of Defense, Dr. Song, President of the ICC and Mrs. van Miltenburg, Chairman of the Lower House of Parliament. Ambassador Key Cheol Lee passionately and tirelessly strives to increase public awareness in The Netherlands for the Korean War Veterans.
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Kenya 50th Anniversary
By Robert Buurke.
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On the occasion of the celebration of Fifty years of Independence of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Mrs Rose Makena, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kenya invited Head of diplomatic missions and special guests to the Crowne plaza Hotel on 11 December to celebrate Kenya’s Independence Day. Ambassador Makena first requested the distinguished guests for one moment of silence on behalf of former President and anti-Apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, who passed away recently.
In the end of her speech Ambassador Makena wished happy holidays season. The event was very well attended with excellent food, drinks and canapés from Kenya.
The Hague Bridge walk in Kijkduin
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These beautiful photos were taken by Martin Cup, for which our great thanks.
(The best presentation is through the slide show)
Sincerely,
The Hague Bridge team
FYI / TKN
(In English) http://denhaag.nl/home/bewoners/wonen-en-bouwen/to/Kijkduin-4.htm
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Zamora, Venezuelan film
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On Monday 9 December, H.E. Haifa Aissami, Ambassador of Venezuela, in collaboration with the Asociacion Hispanica, invited members of the diplomatic corps and special guests to enjoy the screening of Zamora. The film chronicles the life of Ezequiel Zamora, a man who fought for the dignity and the emancipation of oppressed peoples in the mid-nineteenth century in Venezuela.This is the first historical film that expose the events occurred during mid XIX century with one of the most popular Venezuelan leader of that century.
After the successful screening Ms. Aissami offered a vin d’honneur to her guests with home-made snacks and local drinks from Venezuela. A short guitar recital was also performed by Maria Marin Gordillo.
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Thailand celebrates King’s Birthday
By Bonnie Klap. For more pictures click here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/98057281@N02/sets/
His Excellency Dr. Virachai Plasai, Ambassador of Thailand and his charming wife Elizabeth, hosted a reception on the occasion of the 86th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Addressing the numerous guests present Ambassador Plasai mentioned several interesting facts about his country, such as the hugely succesful automotive industry, which currently ranks amongst the top-10 in the world. Moreover 21 million tourists visit Thailand annually. Thailand’s economic growth rate for 2013 was projected at 3%. However, the IMF has increased this number to a healthy 3,5%.
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United Arab Emirates Anniversary
By Bonnie Klap.
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On the occasion of the 42nd Anniversary of the United Arab Emirates National Day the young, new Ambassador Abdalla Hamdan Alnaqbi hosted a reception at the Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel in Scheveningen. As is well known the oil reserves of the Emirates are ranked as the 7th largest in the world. Its natural gas reserves are the world’s 17th largest. This has contributed to the success of the UAE and the fact that they are one of the most developed economies in Western Asia. The very well attended reception was followed by a lavish dinner buffet.
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National Day of Romania.
By Bonnie Klap.
Her Excellency Mrs. Ireny Comaroschi, Ambassador of Romania, hosted a reception on the occasion of the National Day of Romania and treated her guests to a concert by Romanian artists Teodora Enache and her musicians. The venue was the magnificent Townhall of Wassenaar, ‘De Paauw,’ the former residence of the Dutch Prince Frederik in the 19th century. In her speech the Ambassador mentioned the fact that The Netherlands is the biggest investor in Romania. She concluded by wishing her many guests a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season. Voluteer Pictures Robert Buurke, Publisher.
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Cocktail International Criminal Court.
By Bonnie Klap. Fridaynight His Excellency Mr. Franz Josef Kremp, Ambassador of Germany, hosted a cocktailparty in his residence Huis Schuylenburch to introduce Judge Bertram Schmitt, the candidate of Germany to the International Criminal Court 2014 elections. Many members of the Diplomatic Corps and international organizations attended. Mr. Bertram Schmitt has been an ad hoc Judge at the European Court of Human Rights and is also an honorary Professor of criminal law at the University of Würzburg. Since 2005 Mr. Schmitt is a Judge at the “Bundesgerichtshof,” Germany’s highest Court of Justice.
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Spectaculair National Day Oman
By Bonnie Klap.
Click here for more beautiful pictures of this very special National Day: http://www.flickr.com/photos/98057281@N02/sets/
The Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of The Netherlands, Muhammed bin Harub Al Said, hosted a grand reception on the occasion of the 43rd National Day Anniversary. The Ambassador started his speech in excellent Dutch, which impressed not only the many Dutch guests, but for which he received ample praise from former Prime-Ministers Professor Jan Peter Balkenende and Professor Andreas van Agt, both guests of honour this evening. Hundreds of guests had come to congratulate the Ambassador underscoring the importance of the bilateral relations between Oman and The Netherlands. 
Independence Day of Lebanon
By Bonnie Klap.
The Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of Lebanon, Mrs. Abir Ali, hosted a reception on the occasion of the Indepence of Lebanon. Although the weather outside was cold and rainy, the room in the Crowne Plaza Hotel was overflowing with guests and the reception was extremely well attended. Mrs. Abir Ali impressed some Dutch guests by bravely speaking Dutch. No mean feat considering the difficulty of the language and the fact that she arrived in The Netherlands just 9 months ago.
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Charge d’Affaires Adam Sterling and the Political-Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy hosted a Fall Borrel on November 18.
For more pictures on this very well attended event please click here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/98057281@N02/sets/
King’s Day Belgium
By Bonnie Klap.
November 15 is a special day for the Belgian Monarchy. Since 1866 the day has been marked by celebrations in honor of the Belgian Monarch. The tradition was started by King Leopold II, who was the second King of Belgium. On November 15 His Excellency Mr. Frank Geerkens, Ambassador of Belgium to The Netherlands, hosted a reception at his residence to celebrate King’s Day. The reception was attended by a great number of guests, amongst whom several well-known Dutch politicians.
For more pictures about this event and other diplomatic gatherings please click here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/98057281@N02/sets/
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Angola ‘Rumo ao Progresso’
By Roy Lie A Tjam. Last Monday 11 November, the Republic of Angola celebrated its independence and this important occasion marked by a night of splendour on 14th when Dr Luis José de Almeida doyen of the Angolan diplomacy, Ambassador for Angola and Mrs Almeida hosted an important gala dinner in the grandeur of the Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel. Ambassador Almeida gave an insightful update on the progress Angola has made over the past 38 years since independence. He addressed the delegates on the May preselect, including education, health and infrastructure policies. Angola: ‘Rumo ao Progresso’ she is indeed surging ahead and the Republic looks unfazed to her future! The guest of honour at the festivities was Mr. Paul Staal, Dutch consultant and a key leader in the 1960’s and 70’s of the activist movement Angola Comité, which fervently supported the Angolan struggle for independence. The special guest at the dinner was the representative of the Angola Steel Corporation, Ms.Almeida. The programme included a wonderful interactive musical performance by the renowned Angolan ensemble Kilandukilu Angola, who flew in especially for the celebrations.
Click here for pictures about this magnificent event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/98057281@N02/sets/
Enjoy Jakarta, Roadshow 2013
By Bonnie Klap.
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in cooperation with Jakarta City Government and Culture Office and Garuda Indonesia organized a Press Conference in the prestigious Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam, followed by a Cocktail gathering and a fabulous Gala Dinner. Indonesian dancers in colorful costumes provided entertainment and a spectacular fashionshow was also part of the programme. Her Excellency Mrs. Retno Marsudi, Ambassador of Indonesia, delivered a speech in which she mentioned the promotion of tourism as one of the top-priorities of Indonesia.
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For events before November, 2013, click here: https://diplomatmagazine.eu/recent-events/
MPM and PILAR MONTES
By Drs. Eva Maria Elisabeth Mennes.
Do you ever go to Rotterdam for an exposition or for shopping? If you don’t, you should!
In the last three years the shop MPM of Pilar Montes, just behind the town hall is a well known secret. The unique collection of bijoux and jewelry and the warm welcome make Pilar and her shop well loved. She knows to find a jewel for every woman. The MPM by Pilar Montes celebrated last November 21 it’s third year of success. 
Clients from Rotterdam as well as internationals and personal shoppers find her shop to complete an outfit. Passion and a sense of beauty are her secrets. Pilar and her team advise her clientele very personally. Everybody can find something that enhances her beauty. Pilar: “ All ingredients have to fit, as everything in life. Don’t dress according to your age, but see to it that your dress, your make up and your jewelry make a stylish impression all together.Don’t overdo it. It also depends on the outfit you wear. Sometimes few jewelry is desired, sometimes a flashing power jewel and sometimes a mix.” She has a dashing collection of ear hangers and holes are even not necessary. “We have a big collection of clips even of hangers. You can try them on to see how they suit you. At the moment we also see a retro look of the fifties coming back in the different designs.” The taste of the time is more decorative. A collection of silver, gold, white gold and rosé gold can be found at MPM. Half precious stones are very much in demand. For personal advise like for a gala or a wedding you can make an appointment. 
Take a picture of your dress with you and Pilar sees to it that you shine with a big jewel to make a statement or a fine, delicate model. Timeless bijoux and jewels with character you find at MPM by Pilar Montes. And if you have time left, don’t forget the beautiful museums of Rotterdam.
MPM by Pilar Montes
Westewagenstraat 56
Rotterdam
http://www.mpmjewelry.com/
Clients from Rotterdam as well as internationals and personal shoppers find her shop to complete an outfit. Passion and a sense of beauty are her secrets. Pilar and her team advise her clientele very personally. Everybody can find something that enhances her beauty. Pilar: “ All ingredients have to fit, as everything in life. Don’t dress according to your age, but see to it that your dress, your make up and your jewelry make a stylish impression all together.Don’t overdo it. It also depends on the outfit you wear. Sometimes few jewelry is desired, sometimes a flashing power jewel and sometimes a mix.” She has a dashing collection of ear hangers and holes are even not necessary. “We have a big collection of clips even of hangers. You can try them on to see how they suit you. At the moment we also see a retro look of the fifties coming back in the different designs.” The taste of the time is more decorative. A collection of silver, gold, white gold and rosé gold can be found at MPM. Half precious stones are very much in demand. For personal advise like for a gala or a wedding you can make an appointment. 
Take a picture of your dress with you and Pilar sees to it that you shine with a big jewel to make a statement or a fine, delicate model. Timeless bijoux and jewels with character you find at MPM by Pilar Montes. And if you have time left, don’t forget the beautiful museums of Rotterdam.
MPM by Pilar Montes
Westewagenstraat 56
Rotterdam
http://www.mpmjewelry.com/ Laurens- Jan Brinkhorst
By Bonnie Klap.
The trend has been persistent and unmistakable for some time and cannot be entirely disregarded. Right or wrong, it is an indisputable fact that there is a certain degree of euroscepticism in The Netherlands. The number of Eurosceptics may not be overwhelming, but they are becoming increasingly vocal. A perfect moment to ask Mr. Laurens-Jan Brinkhorst, former diplomat, seasoned former Dutch politician and firm supporter of the European Union , to share his views on this subject. Mr. Brinkhorst may no longer be active as a politician or a diplomat, but he still maintains a busy work schedule and maintains an office in The Hague, where he welcomes us.
- Please tell us how you see the future of the European Union?
- Are you worried about the state of the Dutch economy?
Will 2013 enter into history as the year of Mandela and Black Piet?
By Peter Knoope.
2014 has just begun. We have looked back at 2013 over the last couple of weeks and one of the most memorable events of last year happened, without a doubt, in early December. Nelson Mandela left the world of the living. He was the most popular and well respected former terrorist of all times.
I admire him as much as everybody else. No misunderstanding, but everything that possibly can be said about him has already been said. I will not try and add to all the voices that have spoken in admiration. But I like to think that one related issue deserves particular attention.
It may have gone unnoticed to many of the readers of the Diplomat Magazine, but one of the biggest newspapers in the Netherlands apologised, on Saturday 6 December, for an article published on their website the day before. The article directly connected the passing away of Nelson Mandela to the end of Black Piet and so to the discussion about the black assistants to Saint Nicolas. Many are certainly aware that this Dutch national tradition brings joy to many children and grown-ups alike. As it is widely known, the tradition was challenged by those who feel that Black Piet has racial connotations that are unpleasant to people of African origin.
I think however that apologies made by the newspaper are out of place in this case. The Telegraaf (to be quite explicit) may have done the only right thing to do. Although the two have different backgrounds and the two issues have different scopes and social implications; there are some real historical connections. Connections exist first of all and most certainly between some Dutch traditions and Nelson Mandela. There is no need to elaborate on the details. We all are aware of the humbling fact that “Apartheid” is a Dutch word. Mandela was a terrorist that started “Umkhonte we siswe”, the “Spear of the Nation”. He felt that no other language would convince, or at least be listened to by, the Apartheid regime that suppressed the black majority in South Africa. These people had no right to vote. They were pre-determined to be the black assistants to the white ruling class. Mandela’s ANC fought with words and with arms when needed. The ANC under his leadership later developed an all-inclusive strategy that was based on mutual understanding and tolerance. He showed the world “it can be done”.
I am certainly not suggesting that the Black Piet tradition and Apartheid are of similar magnitudes. But there may be some minor similarities in the roots. The black assistant to the white “baas” may remind some of us about the unpleasant power relations between races in our former colonies.
Maybe we should pick up some of the lessons of Nelson Mandela. Maybe we should realise that the voices of victims of discrimination must be listened to. Maybe we should also realise that societal tolerance is very much part and parcel of Dutch tradition as well. And if we do all of that we may find that some aspects of the Black Piet tradition and what Mandela resisted have something in common. And that’s why I think that maybe the newspaper should not apologise, but should seriously rethink and reconsider the argument. The issues are relevant enough.
Mandela’s job in South Africa was not finished. Old and tired he left the future to others to follow in his tradition, in speaking up loudly for those who are discriminated against, with tolerance and understanding of all positions. After all, it can be done.
A growing problem
By Bonnie Klap
Given the multitude of problematic issues that plague our modern-day society, it is perhaps easy to overlook a problem that stealthily creeps up on ( too) many of us. The Dutch Government ,however, is acutely aware of it and its health, financial and societal consequences. Hence it regularly attempts to increase public awareness for this problem. So far with limited success.
I am referring to the ubiquitous and growing problem of obesity. An issue that, incidentally, is by no means exclusive to The Netherlands. It is unfortunately going global. Why cover this topic in the January issue of the Diplomat Magazine? There are two reasons for this. Firstly, the month of January is traditionally the time that people make New Years’ resolutions. Time and again the resolutions ‘losing weight and getting fit’ rank number 1 in the list of New Year’s resolutions, closely followed by ‘quitting smoking.’
The second reason is that, due to the very nature of their jobs, Diplomats have a busy social calendar, which comes with the unavoidable and numerous lunches, dinners and receptions. At each and every event they are confronted with irresistible snacks and excellent wines. Then there are the exquisite dinnerparties prepared by the private chefs. Self control goes only so far. Nonetheless, the numbers are sobering: In 2012 53% of men and 44% of women were considered to be overweight in The Netherlands and during the last 30 years the number of overweight adults has increased by a worrisome 50%. As already mentioned, the problem of overweight people is by no means confined to The Netherlands.
According to the WHO worldwide there are 1,6 billion overweight people and 400 million people, who qualify as ‘clinically obese.’ Should this trend continue, we will be looking at a staggering 2,3 billion overweight people and700 million obese people as early as 2015. I have decided to mention these numbers, not to scare you or spoil your New Year’s mood, but simply to show you that the problem is real. Should you be worried? Only you can answer that question, but allow me to make a humble suggestion. For almost everybody, and certainly no less for the Diplomatic Community, it might be a good idea to take up some form of exercise on a regular basis. Join a gym or go jogging a few times a week. Will this be your New Year’s resolution for 2014?
Indonesian Seminar on Sports Law
By Prof. Dr. Ben Van Rompuy.
The Ministry of Sport and Youth of Indonesia invited Prof. Dr. Ben Van Rompuy, senior researcher International and European sports law at the T.M.C. Asser Instituut (The Hague), as the external expert for its National Seminar on the Development of Indonesian Sports Law.
The Seminar, which took place in Jakarta on 25 November 2013, gathered a wide range of stakeholders (sports governing bodies, academics, sports industry representatives, and government officials) to discuss various challenges related to the implementation of Act No 3/2005 on the National Sports System. Overlapping functions, bias of authority, and conflict of norms have been frustrating the effective enforcement of the Act.
In a presentation entitled “The function and role of the State in sports governance: a model of conditional autonomy”, Ben Van Rompuy discussed contemporary international and European developments in the area of sports law, highlighting lessens that could be learned from practical experiences with e.g. arbitration and alternative dispute resolution in sport. He stressed the emergence of the concept of “conditional autonomy” in Europe: while the autonomy of sport must be respected, the sports world has come to realize that it comes with certain limits and obligations (such as compliance with principles of good governance). In Europe, Indonesia, and elsewhere it is important that sports governing bodies and governments engage in dialogue and develop effective working relationships while recognizing their respective roles and competences.
The Seminar concluded with the formulation of a set of concrete recommendations and action points to further the development of Indonesian sports law, such as:
– the amendment of several ambiguous provisions of the Sports Act so as to better articulate the responsibilities of the various stakeholders;
– the development of robust and impartial (internal) mechanisms for dispute resolution that deliver cost effective and swift resolutions;
– the inclusion of a chapter on sports law in the National Plan of Empowerment of the Indonesian Legal System, which would strengthen the funding and strategic development of sports policies and programs;
– the establishment of a national sports law research center to build up and consolidate a scientific knowledge base and to raise awareness of sports law.
Secretary for the Youth and Sports Ministry, Ms. Yuli Mumpuni Widarso, who closed the Seminar, expressed the determination to collaborate closely with the T.M.C. Asser Instituut /Asser International Sports Law Centre in The Hague to inform and support the upcoming initiatives to increase the legal foundation and good governance of Indonesian sport.