Briefs
The Role of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Addressing Climate Change in Indonesia: Policy Recommendations for the United States and Indonesia- Jakarta
It is clear that Indonesia will be significantly affected by climate change; from rising sea levels to changing weather patterns, the country will face serious challenges if action is not…
Read MoreDevelopments in Indonesia and US-Indonesian Relations
Sabam Siagian provided a thumbnail sketch of the domestic political scene and the prospects for the 2009 elections. A possible bell weather was the recent elections for the Governor of…
Read MoreThe U.S. – Indonesia Security Relationship: The Next Steps
The United States-Indonesia Society (usindo) is pleased to continue supporting and contributing to the United States-Indonesia security dialogue. As intended, this new study by John Haseman and Eduardo Lachica on…
Read MoreAlternative Futures For ASEAN
Dr. David Denoon, Professor of Politics & Economics, New York University As background for his discussion of four alternative futures for ASEAN, Dr. David Denoon reviewed the economic events and…
Read MoreIndonesia: Ready for REDD?
Dr. Josef Leitman, Environment Coordinator for Indonesia, The World Bank Dr. Leitman explained that the REDD Carbon Credits Program was designed to give a monetary incentive to various countries and…
Read MoreThe Investment Negative List: One Year Later
Presentation on Indonesian Investment Climate Stephen L. Magiera Indonesia’s Law No. 25/2007 on Investment. In March of 2007, Indonesia’s Parliament approved a landmark law on investment. The objective of this…
Read MoreThe Role of Islam in Indonesia’s Developing Democracy
Professor Din Syamsuddin, Chairman, Muhammadiyah On the issue of the relationship with the United States, Prof Din expressed the hope that the U.S. would remain involved in the affairs of…
Read MoreMillennium Challenge Corporation Threshold Program: Indonesia Control of Corruption Component
Dr. Sarah Tisch Director, MCC Indonesia Control of Corruption Project, Asia, Chemonics International Inc. Ms. Kusumastuti Senior Anti-Corruption Specialist, MCC Threshold Program, U.S. Agency for International Development/Indonesia Ms. Maria Longi…
Read MoreU.S. Agency for International Development in Indonesia
Robert Cunnane Deputy Mission Director, U.S. Agency for International Development, American Embassy – Jakarta ??? For nearly three years, Robert Cunnane has served as Deputy Mission Director in Indonesia, beginning…
Read MoreUSAID Support for Environmental Programs in Indonesia
Dr. Mary Melnyk Senior Advisor for Natural Resource Management, Asia and Middle East Bureaus, U.S. Agency for International Development Dr Melnyk briefly outlined USAID’s programs in its Indonesian portfolio: Democratic…
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