On February 13-14, 2023, the 1st National Working Meeting of the Alliance of Faculties of Economics and Business of Private Universities was held in Yogyakarta. "At the level of Idealism, AFEBSI was formed based on a strong desire to build Collaboration and Cooperation between Faculties for the development of a strong and superior Faculty of Economics institution, so that it can contribute to the progress of the University as its parent." Said the Chairman of AFEBSI, Achmad Rozi, SE, MM, CPHCM when giving a speech at the 1st National Working Meeting (Rakernas) of the Alliance of Faculty of Economics and Business (AFEBSI) at Ayyarta Hotel Yogyakarta, Monday (13/02/2023).

The first AFEBSI Rakernas was officially opened by the Rector of Widya Mataram University Yogyakarta, Prof. Dr. Edy Suandi Hamid, M.Ec. Present and gave remarks at the opening of the Chairperson of the AFEBSI Advisory Board, Prof. Dr. Tatik Suryani, Psi., MM; Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Widya Mataram University Drs. Syamsul Bakhri, MM and also other ranks of the AFEBSI National Executive Board.

Syamsul Bakhri as the Dean of FEB Widya Mataram University who was appointed as the host in the AFEBSI National Meeting I activities welcomed and thanked AFEBSI for giving Widya Mataram the opportunity to host the National Meeting.

"Alhamdulillah, thank you for AFEBSI's trust in appointing Widya Mataram as the host. Frankly, this is a blessing for us to be able to welcome and receive Rakernas participants from various regions in Indonesia to attend and come to Yogyakarta." Said Syamsul Bakhri who also served as one of the AFEBSI Advisory Board.

Rakernas which took the theme: "Synergy to Build AFEBSI Excellence in the face of Global Economic Challenges" was attended by representatives of 56 Private Universities throughout Indonesia who have been registered as AFEBSI Members, and the entire AFEBSI National Board, Department Management and AFEBSI Advisory Board Elements.

In the Rakernas I event, the Chairperson of the Advisory Board, Prof.Dr. Tatik Suryani, Psi., MM who is also the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas Hayam Wuruk Perbanas said that AFEBSI as a forum for Deans of FEB of Private Universities is expected to be able to realize synergies between managers of the Faculty of Economics and Business of private universities in responding to strategic issues of Education in the field of EMBA (Economics, Management, Business and Accounting and being able to become government partners in policy formulation and implementation. Issues regarding how to improve the competitiveness of graduates who excel at the global level, accreditation, lecturer integrity, and MBKM need to be responded to.

 After the opening there will be discussions in each department to develop a work program. Congratulations AFEBSI National Meeting I. In addition to the Dean of FEB, Prof.Dr. Tatik Suryani, Psi., MM was elected as chairman of the Advisory Board, in the other management Dr. Lutfi, S.E., M.Fin Vice Dean of UHW Perbanas as Chair of the Department of Education Regulation Assessment and Dr. Muazaroh, S.E., M.T Chair of Research, Community Service, and Cooperation as Chair of the Department of Lecturer Scientific Work Publication.