

Since 1992, YPB, a not-for-profit organization, has carried out the vision promoted by LEAD International in initiating changes for a deeper understanding and more active participation in sustainable development. The program, conducted jointly with many countries and coordinated by LEAD International, established a capacity building program through the training of mid-career professionals for leadership in sustainable development. Leadership for sustainable development is the capacity to view development in a comprehensive and holistic framework to ensure that development is economically viable, socially equitable and environmentally sustainable.
Starting in 2004, LEAD Indonesia, a program of Yayasan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (the Foundation for Sustainable Development, or YPB) has expanded its undertakings to go beyond the LEAD Associate Training, which has always been the thrust of its existence. This new undertaking is concerned with developing partnerships with other institutions to carry out various programs in response to national and local needs.
LEAD Indonesia has carried out the National Session II of LEAD Associate Training (LAT) of Cohort 15 from 18-21 May 2010 at Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, Jakarta and Gedung BNI, Jakarta, under the two companies support for the venue.
One year has passed. The final training of Bridging Leadership Program 2009-2010 has been completed. The training is the second batch of Bridging Leadership program (BLP), a-three years (2008-2011) activities to develop the future leaders of Aceh. Supported by LEAD International. The last session of BLP training this year took place in Banda Aceh from 8th - 12th May 2010. Through the whole series of the training since last year, the participants have shown high interest and participation throughout the sessions.


On Tuesday (27/04/2010) the Obama’s administration held The Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship in Washington DC. By holding the summit Obama wishes to fulfill the commitment he made when he visited Cairo over a year ago. The objective of the summit is to deepen ties between business leaders, foundations, and social entrepreneurs in the United States and Muslim-majority countries (MMC), including their minority populations, and Muslim communities around the world.
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