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U.S. Supports Indonesia’s 2008 World AIDS Day Activities
December 1 – On World AIDS Day 2008, in countless communities around the world, through partnership with the American people, courageous individuals in nations devastated by HIV/AIDS are choosing life, saving the lives of their fellow countrymen and -women, and creating hope for a future free of HIV/AIDS. We must continue our efforts to raise awareness HIV/AIDS in Indonesia and globally, and we invite the media to join us. (complete
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U.S. Embassy Celebrates International Education Week in Jakarta
November 20 – U.S. Ambassador Cameron R. Hume (left), American-Indonesia Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) trustee Pia Alisjahbana (center), and Indonesian Defense Minister Juwono Sudarsono gathered at the Ambassador’s residence yesterday to mark International Education Week from November 17 to November 21. Ms. Alisjabana is a co-founder of AMINEF which administers the Fulbright program. Minister Sudarsono is among the many prominent Indonesian Fulbright alumni. This week highlights the benefits of international education and exchanges worldwide, and also acknowledges a new annual report by the International Institute of Education showing a five percent increase in the number of Indonesian students studying in the United States. For complete remarks from Ambassador Hume, click
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Cisco and USAID-SENADA Launch Internship Program to Encourage Small Business to Adopt Information Technology
November 24 – Cisco, the information technology giant, and SENADA, a four-year USAID-funded project focusing on developing light manufacturing industries in Indonesia, launched a unique internship program today that encourages the adoption of Information Communication Technology (ICT) among small and medium enterprise (SMEs) in Indonesia to increase their competitiveness. SMEs are key engines of growth for Indonesia’s economy. U.S. Ambassador Cameron R. Hume participated in today’s launching ceremony. (complete text).
U.S. Government Signs Agreement with the Indonesian Anti-Corruption Commission
November 18 – The Deputy Director from the U.S. Justice Department’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), John S. Pistole, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chairman Antasari Azhar of the Komisi Pemberantasan Komisi (KPK) at KPK headquarters. The purpose of the MOU was to enhance and expand the U.S. Government’s growing cooperation with Indonesia’s law enforcement partners. (complete text)
U.S. EMBASSY PRESS RELEASES
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U.S.
Embassy Celebrates International Education Week, Marks
Increase in Indonesian Students Studying in U.S.
11/17/08
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No U.S. Travel Warning Exists for Indonesia
11/12/08
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Indonesia's Progress on Reform Continues to Improve
11/12/08
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U.S. Embassy Holds Election Returns Event at InterContinental Hotel
11/5/08
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U.S. Embassy Uses "You Tube" to Help Indonesian Register for Diversity Visa Lottery
10/31/08
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Islamic Boarding School Leaders from Indonesia to Visit U.S. Schools in Educational Exchange Program
10/28/08
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U.S. Embassy Consul General Rides Harley-Davidson to Promote Green Card
Lottery
10/24/08
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