BLITAR Deputy Mayor Hendro Hernowo was all smiles when he mounted the podium to receive the award for the best performing local administration in 2007. The city of 1.3 million people in populous East Java had beaten other, much bigger municipalities to win top recognition for providing the right climate to attract investment and developing businesses. While Blitar was named first among the top 10 best performers, the North Sumatra capital of Meda