Canada to help develop Islamic institutions in Indonesia
NU Online · Jumat, 16 Oktober 2009 | 14:25 WIB
Canada is to provide assistance to develop Islamic institutions in Indonesia under an agreement signed here Friday.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the assistance was inked by Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia Y.M. Mackenzie Closton and Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Muhammad Maftuh Basyuni.<>
The Canadian assistance, worth US$13.5 million, would be channeled through a project titled "Supporting Islamic Leadership in Indonesia (SILE)."
The project was to be financed by the Canadian International Development Agency and be focused on the Sultan Alaudin State Islamic University (UIN) in Makassar, South Sulawesi and the Sunan Ampel State Institute of Islamic Studies (IAIN) in Surabaya, East Java.
The project was expected to foster relations between Indonesia and Canada and build mutual understanding of both nations` cultures, values and principles, Closton said.
The project will last six years and have three specific objectives , namely increasing people`s participation, reinforcing internal management of Islamic institutions and providing technical assistance for the ministry of religious affairs. (ant)
Terpopuler
1
PBNU Umumkan Susunan Kepengurusan 2026–2031 Hari Ini
2
Susunan Lengkap Kepengurusan PBNU Masa Khidmah 2026-2031
3
Kabar Baik, Kemenhaj Turunkan Masa Tunggu Haji Jadi 14 Tahun
4
Hari Ke-15 Pencarian Korban KMP Virgo Transport 8 Tenggelam: 2 Jenazah Ditemukan, 69 Masih Hilang
5
Gaji Guru dan Nakes PPPK Ditanggung APBN 2027 Sebesar Rp23 Triliun
6
Terkena Percikan Air Kloset Bercampur Najis, Apakah Badan dan Handuk Ikut Najis?
Terkini
Lihat Semua
