ATTENDANCE AT COUNTRY SEMINAR ON INDONESIA, 2 - 3 NOVEMBER

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01495R000200080011-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
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• Document Page Count: 6
• Document Creation Date: January 4, 2017
• Document Release Date: June 30, 2005
• Sequence Number: 11
• Publication Date: November 7, 1972
• Content Type: MF

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EMORANDUM FOR: Director of Training
THROUGH : Chief, School for Intelligence and World Affairs
SUBJECT : Attendance at Country Seminar on Indonesia,
2 - 3 November
1. The initial attempt at a periodic country seminar, as
proposed by the ; xecutive Director-Comptroller, was in this observer's
opinion a notable success. F_ I of the Far East Division,
OCI, provided general guidance and the agenda for the meetings and
kept the attention of the participants on the topics selected for that
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I of the Far East Division of the
agenda. F
Directorate for Plans, did a superb job both as participant and seminar
monitor.
The depth and breadth of his knowledge, not
only of Indonesia but also
of other countries in the Far East, and his ability to communicate that
knowledge were key factors in the successful operation of the Country
Seminar.
2. As the one non-specialist in Indonesian affairs attending the
ountry seminar, I found the sessions remarkably informative. The
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3. The participants were unanimous in their evaluation of the
Country Seminar as providing a much clearer understanding of how and
why the Indonesian Government operates the way it does.
summed it up best, perhaps, w'ien he concluded the Seminar by saying
that out in the field things pass one by until sessions such as these
provide one a cbance to sit down and think about events.
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4. It was obvious that contributions by other larticipants,
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economic problems and of the likely trends in and prospects for the
economy, were clarified and made more meaningful as a result of
discussion during the Seminar. Furthermore, the roles of
in amplifying the points made b7r the contributions of other participants
and in answering: questions raised during discussion, and of 25X1
In bringing together a group with such obvious knowledge of the area,
point up the need for having individuals with their kinds of expertise
charge of organizing and conducting future country seminars.
6. Some suggestions for future country, seminars:
a. The number of participants, thirteen (13) was about the
maximum for such a seminar. Indeed, except under unusual
circumstances, the maximum number probably should be
eleven (11) or twelve (12) to facilitate direct give and take
among the participants.
b. 'W hen individuals are asked to make a report on such
matters as the role of newspapers or basic economic conditions,
it would be useful to have there prepare a handout. This could
be a listing of key newspapers. with an indication of circulation,
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Political and economic ties, etc. , and basic economic data such
as GNP, imports, exports and projections of trends.
c. Most important, however, is the necessity for securing
a repetition of the kind of general guidance
and the extensive substantive knowied a rbvi+but
These are the basic keys to a successful country seminar.triuted.
NANO
Atts Memorandazr, and Agenda for Country Serninar: Indonesia
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SUBJECT: Country Seminar: Indonesia
1. The Executive Director-Comptroller has proposed that
we conduct periodic Country Seminars involving knowledgeable
participants from both the Plans and Intelligence Directorates.
The purpose of these Seminars is to provide a free exchange of
experience and knowledge on a particular country or area. The
first such Seminar will be on Indonesia an ill be held 2-3
November at
2. We are particularly fortunate in that
of the 'Far East Division, DDP will be participating and artin- as
Seminar monitor.
Acting wits in providing
general guidance to the Seminar will be ?of the Far
East Division, OCI. has worke on Indonesia for a number of
years'
3.1 has worked up the attached agenda. This agenda is
intended to provide general guidance. It is entirely possible all the
subjects will not be covered but we do feel some general. guidelines are
necessary in order to. achieve the maximum profit from the short time we
have available.
4. Quarters have been arranged at
This cottage will accommodate all part s a[IUffd3 a con erence room.
Meals will be provided in the mess hall which is a short walk from the
cottage. Attached is a map. You may be reached during
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Subject: Country Seminar: Indonesia
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A list of participants also is attached on xsension]
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earlier. in order to have lunch and select your quarters.
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Attachments
(1) Agenda
(2) Map
(3) List of. Participants
Distribution of List of Participants:
I - CIA Night Seriirit-sy fficer
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Distribution:
Original - Executive Director-Comptroller
1 -? ADDI
1 - All Particinanr~
1 - DDI File (Country Seminar)
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