United States Invests in Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Producing Communities

Today the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a new project to promote sustainable cocoa and coffee production in Indonesia in partnership with Olam Food Ingredients (ofi), Rikolto, Hershey’s, and the Government of Indonesia. The Landscape Approach to Sustainable and Climate Change Resilient Cocoa and Coffee Agroforestry (LASCARCOCO) is a joint investment of ...
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USAID, Amazon Web Services, and Elitery Launch ”TALENTA” to Strengthen Indonesia’s Digital Ecosystem

JAKARTA – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), leading cloud services provider Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Elitery, an IT managed services provider, announced the launch of Acceleration of Indonesia's Transformation to a Digital Economy by Improving Digital Talent (TALENTA), a new partnership to strengthen Indonesia's digital ecosystem. 
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U.S., Indonesia Partner on Early Warning Systems for Disaster Risk Reduction

JAKARTA – This week, Indonesia’s Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) and the United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together to strengthen, develop, and promote scientific and technical cooperation activities.
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USAID and Meta Launch Initiative to Improve University Students’ Digital Literacy

JAKARTA – On January 24, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), together with Meta, launched the Saring Daring University Challenge, a new initiative that will engage nearly 200 university students from six universities in Indonesia to promote digital literacy, critical thinking, and positive online communications. 
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United States Launches “Resilient Coffee” to Support Indonesian Coffee Farmers

JAKARTA – Today, the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced the launch of the Indonesia Coffee Enterprise Resilience Initiative (Resilient Coffee), a new partnership with U.S. beverage company Keurig Dr Pepper and Root Capital, a U.S. NGO,  to provide credit to agricultural enterprises in rural communities.  Coffee farming communities in Indonesia ...
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MOEF and USAID Announce New Climate Partnership to Support Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030 Operational Plan

JAKARTA — Building upon the May 20, 2022, signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MOEF) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to jointly support Indonesia’s Forestry and Other Land Use (FOLU) Net Sink 2030 Operational Plan objectives, and following the November 13, 2022, White House Fact Sheet, Strengthening ...
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With Over 40 Million Doses Delivered, United States Supports Indonesia’s COVID-19 Vaccination Drive

JAKARTA – This week, more than five million doses of donated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Indonesia. With this new arrival, the United States has now donated a total of 40.8 million doses to Indonesia and more than 620 million vaccines to more than 120 countries in every region of the world. This new shipment demonstrates ...
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The United States and Indonesia Partner to Accelerate Development in Papua

JAKARTA – On Wednesday (10/19), the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) launched a new initiative to accelerate development in Papua and West Papua, the Papua Collaborative Governance Indonesia Project or “USAID Kolaborasi.”
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United States and Indonesia Strengthen Ties to Increase Indonesians’ Access to Quality Education

JAKARTA – Today, the United States Government, Indonesia’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (MoECRT) and the National Endowment Fund (LPDP) hosted the Higher Education Forum—Connect and Collaborate. The forum was organized by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s TEMAN LPDP and Higher Education Partnership Initiative (HEPI) programs, two five-year initiatives, each over ...
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USAID Deputy Administrator Coleman’s Travel to Jakarta, Indonesia

On September 9-10, USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman visited Jakarta, Indonesia to underscore the United States’ enduring partnership with the government and people of Indonesia. She met with the USAID Mission staff to celebrate USAID’s long track record of shared successes with Indonesia in promoting education; health; governance; gender equality and equity; economic growth; and ...
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USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman Travels to Indonesia to Attend the G20 Development Ministerial Meeting

On September 8-10, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman will travel to Indonesia to attend the G20 Development Ministerial Meeting in Belitung and meet with Indonesian leaders, civil society, and USAID partners in Jakarta. At the G20, the Deputy Administrator will reinforce the United States’ commitment to working with key economies ...
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United States Announces Partnership to Reduce Ocean Plastic Pollution in Indonesia

SEMARANG, Indonesia—Today, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program, joined Circulate Capital, an impact-focused investment management firm, and Prevented Ocean Plastic Southeast Asia (POPSEA), a plastic recycling company that is developing sorting and collection infrastructure in underserved communities across Indonesia, in announcing a partnership to expand ...
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Mitigating Impacts of Climate Change, the United States Partners with Indonesian Companies to Promote Sustainable Business Practices

JAKARTA—The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Sustainable Environmental Governance Across Regions (SEGAR) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with two Indonesian companies to improve sustainable commodity production and supply chain, land use management, and ensure that communities receive economic benefits derived from sustainable business practices. “Business activities can be a ...
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Indonesia and United States Preserve Fish Supply, Protect Indonesian Fishers’ Livelihoods

JAKARTA—Tapping innovative science, technology, and public-private partnerships, Indonesia is capturing accurate data, prioritizing trade of mature fish, and making concrete plans for long-term, sustainable snapper-grouper fisheries management with the support of the United States through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Through the USAID Supporting Nature and People—Partnership for Enduring Resources (USAID SNAPPER), the ...
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Indonesia and United States Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Support Forest and Other Land Use Net Sink 2030 Goals

JAKARTA—Today, Indonesia, through the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF), and the United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), agreed to work in partnership on the Government of Indonesia’s long-term vision for climate-resilient, low-emission development. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by MoEF Secretary General Dr. Bambang Hendroyono and USAID Mission ...
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USAID Announces Rp 103 Billion Joint Initiative for a Sustainable, Climate-Resilient Cocoa Industry in Indonesia

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Mars Inc., and the Institute for Development Impact (I4DI) announce a joint investment of up to $7.2 million (Rp 103 billion) to improve the profitability and sustainability of Indonesia’s cocoa industry. Through the Advancing Cocoa Agroforestry towards Income, Value, and Environmental Sustainability (ACTIVE) partnership, with a duration ...
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United States Pledges $44 Million to Bring Safe, Clean Water to Communities in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Today, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced a five-year project in partnership with Indonesia to increase access to safely managed drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) for residents in low-income communities and strengthen climate-resilient WASH services and water resources management. The $44.1 million USAID Indonesia Urban ...
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United States Donates 35 Million COVID-19 Vaccines to Indonesia and 500 Million Globally

JAKARTA, Indonesia — With an additional 3.5 million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines arriving in Jakarta on April 3, the United States has donated 35.8 million doses to Indonesia and over a half billion vaccines to more than 110 countries in every region of the world. As of March 17, the United States has delivered over 500 ...
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United States Supports 2022 Civil Society Forum on ‘Advancing Inclusive Democracy in Indonesia’

JAKARTA, Indonesia – On March 30, more than 350 civil society organization (CSO) experts and representatives from across Indonesia gathered online for the third Indonesia Civil Society Forum (ICSF) to discuss common challenges, compare notes on successes, and explore new initiatives supporting tolerance and social inclusion. “Civil society organizations have proven their valuable role as ...
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United States Invests Rp 550 Billion in Indonesia’s Efforts to Improve Public Services Through Local Governance

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced a new program to help local governments deliver quality public services in such areas as health services, nutrition, sanitation, and education. The $38.5 million (Rp 550 billion) USAID Tata Kelola Pemerintahan yang Efektif, ...
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United States Donates Additional 3.5 Million Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines to Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia — On March 4, 3.5 million additional doses of safe and effective Pfizer vaccines donated by the United States arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. To date, the United States has donated more than 32.3 million doses of life-saving COVID-19 vaccines in support of the Government of Indonesia‘s vaccination goals, in partnership ...
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The United States Donates Medical Equipment to Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Hospitals Across Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The United States, through a partnership between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Muhammadiyah, is improving critical tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19 care for patients by donating $1.6 million worth of medical equipment that will be used in 51 Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah affiliated hospitals across Indonesia. “COVID-19 continues to challenge the ...
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United States to Help Indonesia Prevent Corruption with New Five-Year, $9.9 million USAID Initiative

JAKARTA, Indonesia — On January 24, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced a $9.9 million program to help Indonesia prevent corruption by boosting civic engagement and promoting integrity in public and private sectors. The USAID Indonesia Integrity Initiative (USAID Integritas) will help the Government of Indonesia address corruption by ...
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United States, Indonesia, and Switzerland Celebrate Water and Sanitation Gains for Millions of People

JAKARTA, Indonesia — As a result of a five-year partnership between the United States and Indonesia, more than 1.6 million Indonesians, including nearly 530,000 people from low-income communities, now enjoy access to clean water, and more than 965,000 people have secured access to safely managed sanitation.Since June 2016, through the U.S. Agency for International Development ...
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The United States Donates Additional 3.3 Million COVID-19 Vaccines to Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Earlier this week, 3.3 million additional doses of safe and effective Pfizer vaccines donated by the United States arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. On Sunday (12/26), 234,000 doses arrived, followed by 3,086,460 doses which arrived on Tuesday (12/28). With the latest consignment, the United States has donated over 28 million doses ...
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The United States Has Donated More Than 25 Million Vaccines to Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia — With the delivery of an additional 7,052,760 doses of Pfizer vaccine to Indonesia, the United States has now donated over 25 million safe and effective vaccines to Indonesia, in partnership with COVAX, UNICEF, and the Government of Indonesia. The latest donation of seven million arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta in ...
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The United States Donates 1.5 Million More Moderna Vaccines Doses to Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The U.S. government and the American people continue to support the people of Indonesia in the fight against COVID-19. Today, the United States delivered 1.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine doses to Indonesia, part of a continuing flow of vaccine donations, in partnership with COVAX, the Government of Indonesia, and UNICEF. These safe ...
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The United States and Indonesia Celebrate Joint Efforts in the Fight Against Corruption

JAKARTA – On November 17, 2021, the U.S. Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Ministry of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform, and the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission highlighted the achievements of USAID CEGAH (a word that means “prevent” in Bahasa Indonesia).  For the last five and a half years, ...
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United States Embassy Celebrates a Stronger, More Inclusive Indonesian Economy

JAKARTA – During a national conference on labor jointly hosted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Manpower, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Michael F. Kleine congratulated Indonesia for the country’s recent achievements creating a more inclusive workforce for vulnerable groups, including young people, people with disabilities, and ...
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Remarks by Ambassador Kim on a Visit to a USAID-Supported COVID-19 Vaccine Site in Jakarta

Selamat pagi semuanya. Dr. Nadia Tarmizi, Spokesperson, MoH Ibu Widyastuti, Head, Jakarta Provincial Health Office Colonel. Piter Dwi Ardianto, TNI USAID Mission Director, Ryan Washburn, I would like to thank my colleagues in the Indonesian government for their commitment, leadership, and partnership as we fight the coronavirus pandemic together. A few days ago we announced ...
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United States Launches a $35 Million Program to Improve Health Outcomes for Mothers and Newborns in Indonesia

JAKARTA – Across Indonesia, two mothers and eight newborns die every hour. Many of these tragic deaths are preventable, reflecting significant gaps in the health care system. To improve health outcomes for mothers and newborns, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is launching a five-year, $35 million program to reduce preventable maternal and ...
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The United States’ Donation of 4.6 Million Pfizer Vaccines to Indonesia Begins to Arrive

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The United States Government and the American people stand with the people of Indonesia in the fight against COVID-19. Following President Biden’s pledge, the United States is donating 4.6 million doses of Pfizer vaccines to Indonesia to fight COVID-19 in partnership with COVAX.  Today, the second tranche of these 4.6 million doses arrived ...
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United States and Indonesia Celebrate Access to Justice for 240,000 People in Marginalized and Vulnerable Groups

JAKARTA – At a virtual closing event today, the governments of the United States and Indonesia celebrated their joint success in enhancing access to justice for marginalized and vulnerable groups through the United States Agency for International Development’s eMpowering Access to Justice (USAID MAJu) program. USAID MAJu was a five-year, $11.5 million program implemented by ...
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Administrator Samantha Power Meets with Indonesian Minister of National Development Planning Agency, Dr. (H.C) H. Suharso Monoarfa

UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Press Relations The following is attributable to Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif: Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with Dr. (H.C) H. Suharso Monoarfa, Indonesian Minister of National Development Planning Agency. Administrator Power acknowledged the substantial loss of life due to the COVID-19 pandemic during this difficult time for Indonesia. ...
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United States and Indonesia Celebrate Shared Successes in Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation

JAKARTA – At a virtual event on April 28, the United States Government and the Government of Indonesia celebrated shared climate change and biodiversity conservation achievements attained through the United States Agency for International Development Build Indonesia to Take Care of Nature for Sustainability (USAID BIJAK) project. USAID, through BIJAK, strengthened the Government of Indonesia’s ...
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The United States Announces Additional $3.5 Million to Support Indonesia’s Vaccination Efforts

Today, the United States Mission in Indonesia announced additional funding of $3.5 million through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to boost Indonesia’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts, bringing the total U.S. Government support for Indonesia’s COVID-19 response to $14.5 million. USAID will use this additional funding to strengthen the Government of Indonesia’s vaccination planning, coordination, ...
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The United States Supports the Empowerment of Civil Society through the Indonesia Civil Society Forum 2021

JAKARTA – On March 24, 2021, the Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Ryan Washburn, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Prof. Mahfud MD, represented by the Deputy of National Unity of the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, Indonesia, Dr. Janedjri M. Gaffar, and KPK ...
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The United States is Committed to Support COVID-19 Vaccine Response in Indonesia through the COVAX Advance Market Commitment Initiative

JAKARTA – Heather Variava, Chargé d’affaires a.i. of the United States Mission to Indonesia offered her congratulations to Indonesia on the successful arrival of 1,113,600 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on March 8, 2021.  This shipment is part of the COVAX Advance Market Commitment (COVAX AMC), a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.  This is ...
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United States and Indonesia Celebrate Shared Successes in Marine Conservation and Sustainable Fisheries

JAKARTA – On February 17, 2021, the United States Government joined officials at the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) to celebrate shared marine conservation and sustainable fisheries achievements attained through the United States Agency for International Development Sustainable Ecosystem Advanced (USAID SEA) project. USAID, through SEA, supported the Government of Indonesia to create 14 ...
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The United States Partners with Muhammadiyah to Advance COVID-19 Case Management in Hospitals

JAKARTA – On Thursday, February 11, 2021, the United States Government represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Indonesia Mission Director Ryan Washburn, joined the Head of Majelis Pembina Kesehatan Umum (MPKU) Muhammadiyah. Agus Samsudin, and the Director of Public Health Services from the Ministry of Health, dr. Rita Rogayah, SpP(K), MARS, to ...
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U.S. Provides 83 Ventilators to Central Java to Battle COVID-19

JAKARTA – U.S. Ambassador Sung Kim officially handed over 83 brand-new, state-of-the-art ventilators for use in Central Java in a virtual event on Friday. These 83 ventilators are a portion of the 1,000 ventilators that the United States has donated to Indonesia through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to assist its fight against COVID-19. ...
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The United States Donates an Additional 400 Ventilators to Support Indonesia in the Fight Against Covid-19

JAKARTA – An additional 400 ventilators from the United States have arrived in Indonesia, completing the donation of 1,000 ventilators pledged by President Trump to President Joko Widodo. “This donation complements Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19 and demonstrates the ongoing commitment of the United States to lead the global response to this unprecedented crisis– back ...
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U.S. Provides Handwashing Stations to Indonesia to Battle COVID-19

JAKARTA – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated 20 handwashing stations to Bogor District, West Java. Today, U.S. Charge d’Affaires a.i. Heather Variava and Bogor District Assistant for Governance and Community Welfare Renaldi Yushab Fiansyah participated in a handover ceremony at the Ciawi Puskesmas (Community Health Post) ...
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U.S. Continues To Provide Ventilators To Support Indonesia In The Fight Against Covid-19

JAKARTA – U.S. Chargé d’Affaires a.i, Heather Variava along with Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto, Secretary General of the Ministry of Health, Oscar Primadi, Jakarta Governor, Anies Baswedan, and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs witnessed the arrival of the second and largest single shipment of 500 ventilators from the U.S. Government, through ...
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U.S. Provides Ventilators to Indonesia to Battle COVID-19

JAKARTA – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated 100 brand-new, state-of-the-art ventilators to Indonesia to assist its fight against COVID-19. The donation delivers on President Trump’s generous offer of these critically needed supplies and supports Indonesia’s urgent response to the pandemic. “Even as the U.S. is battling COVID-19 back ...
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United States and Indonesia Sign Five-Year, US$650 Million Framework to Advance Indonesia’s Development Goals

JAKARTA – The United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Indonesia, represented by the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas), agreed to a Bilateral Development Cooperation Framework (BDCF) worth up to US$650 million covering the next five years. Through the BDCF, USAID will work together with Indonesian government ...
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U.S. Support for Indonesia’s Response to COVID-19

PRESS RELEASE April 9, 2020 U.S. Support for Indonesia’s Response to COVID-19 JAKARTA – U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Heather Variava announced that the U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will provide $2.3 million in emergency assistance to Indonesia as part of the United States’ global effort to combat the spread of ...
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USAID and Partners in Indonesia Expand Market Access for Small-Scale Spice Farmers

KLATEN – United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick and CBI Global subsidiary PT AgriSpice Indonesia highlighted 35 years of partnership in bringing small-scale farmers into the global supply chain at a small ceremony on Sunday. Deputy Administrator Glick’s visit to PT AgriSpice, located in Klaten, Central Java, celebrated how a ...
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USAID Announces Budget Increase for Development Programs in Indonesia

JAKARTA — Last Friday the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick met with Mohammad Al-Arief, Special Advisor to Indonesia’s Minister of Finance. At the meeting, Deputy Administrator Glick reinforced USAID’s commitment to support Indonesia’s development and announced USAID Indonesia’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget at $93 million dollars, a $3 million ...
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U.S. and Indonesia Celebrate Indonesia’s Future Environment Leaders at Homecoming Reception for USAID-CIFOR Fellows

Jakarta – On Monday, the U.S. Embassy hosted a homecoming reception for 20 young Indonesian professionals who recently earned their Master’s Degrees in the United States. Through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Fellowship Program, USAID provided opportunities for highly qualified Indonesians to pursue graduate studies ...
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United States and Indonesia Expand Collaboration to Fight HIV/AIDS

JAKARTA – The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and global healthcare company Abbott, are collaborating to support Indonesia in increasing access to quality HIV/AIDS diagnostic and treatment services for those who need it. Over 600,000 Indonesians live with HIV/AIDS, and transmission rates remain consistently high among key groups. ...
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Indonesia, the United States, and Switzerland Partner to Bring Clean Water to Urban Indonesians

JAKARTA – At a ceremony today, the governments of Indonesia, the United States and Switzerland unveiled a new agreement to bring clean water to 60,000 urban Indonesians by strengthening seven local water utilities (Perusahaan Daerah Air Minum, or PDAMs) across Central and West Java. The Honorable Joseph R. Donovan Jr, Ambassador of the United States ...
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U.S. and Indonesia Combat Marine Plastic Waste

Jakarta – U.S. Ambassador Joseph R. Donovan Jr., Senior Advisor to the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Dr. Tukul Rameyo Adi, and Director of Solid Waste Management Dr. Novrizal Tahar of the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry witnessed the grants signing today awarding six Indonesian civil society organizations with a total of Rp 18 billion ...
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World Tuberculosis Day 2019: U.S. and Indonesia Commemorate and Celebrate 70 Years of Partnership at Borobudur Temple in Central Java

Magelang — At Borobudur Temple, U.S. Ambassador Joseph R. Donovan, Jr., together with Indonesian Ministry of Health Director General of Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Anung Sugihantono and Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo, commemorated World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. This joint event between the U.S. Government and the Government of Indonesia celebrated the 70th anniversary ...
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Indonesia Civil Society Forum 2018 Builds Skills and Sustainability

JAKARTA – Today, the United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) along with our international partners opened the Indonesia Civil Society Forum 2018 (ICSF 2018). As a learning platform designed to strengthen Civil Society Organizations’ (CSOs) skills and sustainability, ICSF 2018 will reinforce Indonesian civil society’s ability to help Indonesia ...
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Statement by USAID Spokesperson McCleskey on Additional Humanitarian Assistance for People Affected by the Earthquake and Tsunami in Indonesia

Today, the United States announced an additional $3.6 million in humanitarian assistance to help people affected by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck Central Sulawesi in the Republic of Indonesia on September 28, 2018. This funding brings the total U.S. humanitarian assistance for this response to $3.7 million.   As part of the ...
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Indonesia and United States Celebrate 100th Joint Orangutan Release

Central Kalimantan — The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) released the 100th Bornean Orangutan rehabilitated in Central Kalimantan with support from the United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The release represents joint progress towards better protecting this iconic, critically endangered species and marked over 100 orangutans released in partnership ...
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U.S. and Indonesia Celebrate Indonesia’s Future Leaders in Send Off Ceremony for USAID PRESTASI Scholars

JAKARTA – On Tuesday, Acting Mission Director for U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), David Hoffman and the Director General of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia (RISTEKDIKTI), Prof. dr. Ali Ghufron Mukti, M.Sc., Ph.D, hosted a reception to send off 24 Indonesian professionals ...
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U.S. and Indonesia Encourage University Research Partnerships and Private Sector Collaboration at Annual Conference

Bogor – Ministry of Research Technology and Higher Education (KEMRISTEKDIKTI) Director of Research and Community Services Prof. Dr. Ocky Karna Radjasa, M.Sc., and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Mission Director David Hoffman opened the first Collaboration for Innovation conference at Institut Pertanian Bogor International Convention Center yesterday. This is the first annual ...
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Two Talented Indonesian Scientists Selected for 2018/2019 ASEAN Science and Technology Fellowship

INDONESIA– The United States Embassy congratulates Dr. Ahmad Agus Setiawan and Dr. Muhammad Makky on their selection as fellows for the ASEAN Science and Technology (S&T) Fellowship 2018/2019, sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), ASEAN and the ASEAN Foundation. Dr. Setiawan and Dr. Makky were selected for their track record of achievements ...
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United States, Indonesia and BOS Foundation Release Four Rescued Orangutans in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park

JAKARTA – The United States Embassy, the Government of Indonesia, and the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation announced the successful release of two male and two female rescued orangutans to the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park on Borneo Island. The four orangutans raised the total number of rescued orangutans in the national park to ...
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United States Congratulates Indonesian Finalist for the ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women

JAKARTA – The United States Embassy congratulates Dr. Fitriya N. Dewi for being chosen as a finalist for the third annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-U.S. Science Prize for Women, sponsored by ASEAN, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL). She was chosen for her exceptional research on the impact of rapid urbanization on ...
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University of Indonesia Student Wins the 4th Annual Youth Debate on Human Rights for ASEAN Countries

JAKARTA – University of Indonesia Student Catherine, who goes by one name, was selected as one of the five winners of the 4th Annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Youth Debate, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State. The Youth ...
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USAID OCEANS Announces New Partnership to Combat Illegal & Unsustainable Fishing in Indonesia

JAKARTA, August 22, 2017 – The United States Agency for International Development’s Oceans and Fisheries Partnership (USAID Oceans) and Yayasan Masyarakat dan Perikanan Indonesia (MDPI), have announced a new partnership for reducing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Through the partnership, they will establish an innovative system for promoting sustainable fisheries and marine biodiversity conservation.  ...
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50 Young ASEAN Volunteers Gather in Indonesia for Disaster Resilience Program

Bandung – Fifty young volunteers from 10 ASEAN countries have gathered for four weeks in Bandung, Indonesia, to participate in the annual ASEAN Youth Volunteer Program (AYVP) supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). For the month of August, participants will learn about natural disasters, how to mitigate risks, and build resilience. ...
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United States and Indonesia Partner on Energy Development

JAKARTA – From March 27-31, 2017, fourteen senior level officials from Indonesia’s National Planning and Development Agency, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and the National Electricity Company visited San Francisco and Sacramento, California to learn new ways to effectively plan and integrate renewable energy sources into Indonesia’s electricity grid. The Executive Exchange Program, ...
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U.S. and Indonesia Launch Five Collaborative Centers of High Quality Research in Indonesia

JAKARTA – U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission, Brian McFeeters, together with the Minister of Research Technology & Higher Education, Muhammad Nasir, launched a 20-million US dollar research program for five (5) Centers for Collaboration Research (CCRs) in Indonesia. “The establishment of these CCRs will help to develop, foster, and sustain research in science, technology, and ...
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USAID and Walton Family Foundation Launch New Partnership To Protect Indonesia’s Fisheries and Marine Biodiversity

Denpasar – Representatives from the United States Agency for International Development and Walton Family Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding today at the Economist World Ocean Summit to improve Indonesia’s marine biodiversity conservation and fisheries management. At the signing, U.S. Ambassador Joseph R. Donovan Jr. said, “This is an exciting collaboration that we hope will ...
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Award-Winning Schools Use Active Learning to Improve Education Quality

MAKASSAR – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Erin McKee and U.S. Consul General in Surabaya Heather Variava visited education institutions in Makassar and Maros, South Sulawesi, today to see the impacts of USAID’s long-term partnership with the government of South Sulawesi, educational training institutions and schools to improve the quality ...
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Gadjah Mada University Students Named Finalists in International Food Innovation Challenge

JAKARTA – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) announced that a youth team from Gadjah Mada University was chosen as one of the three finalists in the YSEALI World of Food Innovation Challenge, which seeks technology solutions for challenges in agriculture, aquaculture, and fisheries. MINO Microbubbles ...
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U.S. Calls for Grant Applications from Indonesian Researchers

JAKARTA – The U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) will offer funding through its Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) program for Indonesian scientists to conduct joint research with U.S. scientists. USAID is especially soliciting research proposals in two topics: (1) strengthening science, technology, engineering and math education at both secondary and university levels; ...
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United States and Indonesia Partnership Supports World-class Education

Jakarta – The United States and the Indonesian Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education (RISTEK DIKTI) held an event today to celebrate advancements in higher education in Indonesia over the past five years. Approximately 150 people attended the event including honored guests RISTEK DIKTI Directorate General of Institutional Development Dr. Patdono Suwignjo, United States ...
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United States Supports Indonesia’s Efforts to Stop Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing

The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have partnered to bring a team of seven experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide training from August 22-26 to Indonesian officials from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Customs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ...
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United States and Indonesia Launch $8.4 Million Project to Advance Social Justice

Chargé d’Affaires Brian McFeeters, Secretary General of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights Dr. Bambang Sariwanto, Head of the National Law Development of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights Agency Dr. Enny Nurbaningsih, National Commission on Anti-violence against Women Commissioner Indri Suparno, and other officials attend the launch of the USAID and The ...
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Leveled Reading Books Support Indonesian Literacy

On May 24, Deputy Chief of Mission Brian McFeeters participated in a hand-over ceremony with the Director General of Basic Education at the Ministry of Education and Culture, symbolizing the provision of over eight million leveled reading books as part of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) PRIORITAS program. In turn, the Director General ...
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Strengthening Ties Through Education, Building A Positive Future for the U.S. and Indonesia

On May 18, USAID’s Program to Extend Scholarships to Achieve Sustainable Impacts (PRESTASI) held a ceremony to mark the successful completion of English-language, leadership, and statistics training for 37 Indonesians who will pursue a master’s degree in the US in the 2016 academic year. After completion of their degree, the scholars will return to Indonesia ...
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