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The Museum of the Asian-African Conference, an expanded role
This paper examines the role of the Museum of the Asian-African Conference (MKAA) in revitalizing the spirit of cooperation among the global south. The Bandung Conference, also known as the Asian-African Conference, held in 1955, aimed to create an international forum representing the common interests of colonized countries and to change the political dynamics of the time. The conference addressed socioeconomic development, decolonization, and the role of the Third World in the Cold War era. The Ten Bandung Principles, known as Dasasila Bandung or the Bandung Spirit, emphasized the fear of foreign state intervention and set the foundation for cooperation among colonialized countries and developing countries, including through South-South Cooperation. Nearly seventy years after its inception, there is a need to revitalize the Bandung Spirit that would also enhance the spirit of cooperation and togetherness in the Global South.
The MKAA, located in Gedung Merdeka, Bandung, played a significant role in the Bandung Conference and is now tasked with carrying the torch to revitalize the spirit of the conference. The paper analyzes the role of MKAA in supporting the Global South and proposes policies and programs to achieve this goal. It also discusses the New Museology, the Asian-African Conference and Dasasila Bandung, and the concept of South-South Cooperation. The conclusion highlights the importance of MKAA in preserving the Bandung Spirit and contributing to Indonesia's positive international image.
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