USAID/Indonesia: Programs

Programs

	Basic Human Services Objective: Improving the Quality of Basic Human Services To improve the availability and quality of key human services throughout Indonesia, the U.S. government is providing $311 million over five years (2004-2008). The program will improve the health of local communities through support for maternal and child health, disease surveillance and control, food and nutrition and access to safe drinking water through better watershed management and water treatment. Learn more...
	Education Objective: Improving the Quality of Basic Education Under President Bush’s U.S. $157 million Indonesia Education Initiative on improving basic education, USAID is assisting Indonesia to transform the classroom experience into one of energy and inquiry.Learn more...
	Democracy and Governance Objective: Strengthened local governance, democratic reform, and reduced conflict. In support of effective and accountable local governance, to address conflict and encourage pluralism, and to consolidate national-level democratic reforms, the U.S. government has dedicated $129 million over five years (2004-2008).Learn more...
	Economic Growth Objective: Economic Growth Strengthened and Employment Created The U.S. government is providing $73.8 million over five years (2004-2008) to assist Indonesia to generate economic growth and create employment opportunities, with an overall goal of helping to ensure that future generations enjoy an increasingly prosperous, democratic and stable country.Learn more...
	Tsunami Reconstruction Objective: Relief and recovery for those affected by the tragic December 2004 tsunami. The U.S. government is one of the largest contributors to relief and reconstruction efforts in Indonesia’s Aceh Province, following the devastating 2004 earthquake and tsunami. Through USAID, the U.S. is working with the Government of Indonesia, NGOs and other development partners to rebuild the province. Learn more...
	Earthquake Response Objective: Earthquake Response A powerful earthquake of 6.3 on the Richter Scale shook the Indonesian provinces of Yogyakarta and Central Java on the morning of May 27, 2006. The earthquake caused major damage leaving close to 6,000 dead, and thousands requiring long-term assistance. Major health and other humanitarian issues have arisen in the aftermath of this disaster. The U.S. Government is working closely with the Government of Indonesia to provide relief to those affected. To date, the U.S. military has deployed key humanitarian assets and personnel. USAID is providing US$5 million in emergency relief supplies, temporary shelter, water, sanitation, and health services. Learn more...
	Public-Private Partnerships Objective: The Global Development Alliance (GDA) and other partnerships are a reflection of USAID’s commitment to expand the ways we support development in Indonesia. Partnerships mobilize the ideas, efforts and resources of governments, businesses and civil society and forge alliances to stimulate economic growth, develop businesses and workforces, address health and environmental issues, and expand access to education and technology. USAID/ Indonesia helped to pioneer the development of GDAs within USAID. Since 2002, USAID/ Indonesia has developed GDAs throughout the archipelago in five key programs (economic growth; education; governance; basic human services; and post-tsunami reconstruction) and continues to develop new partnerships and renew successful ones. As of February 2007, USAID/ Indonesia has over 15 ongoing public-private partnerships, with more than $44 million in private resources mobilized. Learn more...
	MCC Threshold Program Objective: Controlling Corruption and Improving Immunization In October 2006, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board approved the Government of Indonesia’s $55 million Threshold Plan focused on improving the “Control of Corruption” and “Immunization Coverage” indicators. Presidents Bush and Yudhoyono endorsed the Threshold Plan during their November 2006 meeting. The Threshold Program is designed to assist countries that have not yet qualified for full MCC Compact funding, but have demonstrated commitment and significant achievements to date within the MCC framework. The MCC Threshold Program is implemented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).Learn more...