Events
Lessons from Indonesia's Economic Reform: Poverty Alleviation and Implications of the Global Economic Crisis
In 1998 the Government of Indonesia enacted several social safety net programs in support of food security, employment creation, education, and health, among others. These were accomplished in the face…
Read MoreWhat You Really Need to Know about the U.S.-Indonesian Security Relationship
No other bilateral issue has been more heatedly debated than the U.S.-Indonesian security relationship. Is the U.S. resuming training of the Indonesian Army Special Forces Command (KOPASSUS)? Has the Indonesian…
Read MoreOf Geckos and Crocodiles: Evaluating Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Efforts
Speaker: Michael Buehler, Postdoctoral Fellow in Modern Southeast Asian Studies at the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University Open Forum co-sponsored with CSIS Indonesia’s anti-corruption measures began 10 years ago…
Read MoreThe New Indonesia
USINDO is delighted to announce a special open forum with Professor Dr. Dorojatun Kuntjoro-Jakti, on the topic of “The New Indonesia.” His talk will consider the strides Indonesia has made…
Read MoreThe New Indonesia: Current Program and Future Directions
USINDO Advisor Dr. Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti spoke on the advances Indonesia has made in its economic and political development over the past decade, the challenges it still faces, his perspective on…
Read MoreThe 2009 U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership: Engaging the Non-Government Sector
On Tuesday, October 6, The United States – Indonesia Society (USINDO) hosted a conference in Jakarta entitled The 2009 U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership: Engaging the Non-Government Sector. The conference provided an…
Read MoreIndonesia on the Rise
Indonesia’s economy continues to rise and surprise. How has it been able to so successfully weather the global financial crisis? Will Indonesia become a new “I” in “BRIC” (Brazil-Russia-India-China)? Minister…
Read MoreWomen in Indonesian Film
Please join USINDO and the Embassy of Indonesia for a discussion of one of the world’s most dynamic film industry, which serves a growing audience of some 40 million people.…
Read MoreOpen Forum with Dr. Ismeth Abdullah, Governor of Riau Islands Province
Governor Abdullah recounted the vital statistics describing his province: Established in 2004 Consists of 2, 400 islands; 60% inhabited Surface area measures 250, 000 sq/km; 5% land Rich in iron…
Read MoreLegislative Board of the House of Representatives (DPR-RI)
USINDO Brief: A strong and functioning legislative system is considered to be an essential part of a thriving democracy. USINDO sponsored an Open Forum on Indonesia’s legislative system in which…
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