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<title>United States Partners with Local Government and Logging Companies to Preserve West Kalimantan Rain Forest (05/02/12)</title>


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<description>U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director joined the Governor of West Kalimantan to witness the signing of partnership agreements between USAID Indonesia Forest and Climate Support Project (IFACS).</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 11:32:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>United States Partners with Indonesia and Health Care Providers to Improve Health Care Service for 1.4 million Mothers and Babies (04/30/12)</title>


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<description>The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Banten Provincial Health Department hosted a seminar at the Bekasi Horison Hotel to spotlight the USAID Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP). </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:04:30 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>United States Supports Increased Security at Indonesian Ports (04/27/12)</title>


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<description>The U.S. Embassy is working in partnership with the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation to support port security with more than $1 million in training and equipment. </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:54:33 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>United States and Indonesia Increase Access to Clean Water (04/11/12)</title>


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<description>On April 11, the United States Embassy co-sponsored an energy seminar that will help Indonesia increase clean water access through improved energy efficiency at water utilities (PDAMs). </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:24:01 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Regional Conference Highlights Civil-Military Cooperation to Address Environmental Issues (04/09/12)</title>


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<description>From April 2-5, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and U.S. Pacific Command  (USPACOM) jointly sponsored the second Regional Environmental Security Conference (RESC) in  Asia.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:46:04 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>United States Embassy and Microsoft Invite IT Startups to Enter the IMULAI 4.0 Business Innovation Competition (04/04/12)</title>


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<description>The United States Embassy and Microsoft invite Information Technology (IT) startups in and around Samarinda to enter IMULAI 4.0, a national software innovation competition. </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:37:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>United States Supports Photo Exhibit Featuring Papuan Youth at Grand Indonesia Mall (03/30/12)</title>


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<description>On March 28, USAID Mission Director Glenn Anders and Acting Governor of Papua Samsul Rifai officially opened “Picturing Papua,” a photo exhibition featuring a collection of more than 70 photos on Papuan life. </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:57:29 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Ambassador Marciel welcomes potential students to EducationUSA Fair (03/26/12)</title>


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<description>On Sunday, March 25, Ambassador Marciel welcomed over 2,500 potential students and their parents to the EducationUSA Fair. Fifty-nine American institutions participated, representing a cross-section of American higher education</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:33:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>United States Reaffirms Commitment toSupport Indonesia’s National TB Program (03/22/12)</title>


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<description>USAID programs totaling $13.5 million annually support the Government of Indonesia and health care providers to increase TB case detection, ensure completion of treatment for each patient, and improve the overall quality of care.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:22:35 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Reward for Information Offered On Fifth Anniversary of The Disappearance Of Former Fbi Agent Robert A. Levinson (03/07/12)</title>


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<description>This week, on the five year anniversary of his disappearance, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announces a reward of up to $1,000,000 for information leading directly to the safe location, recovery and return of Robert A. Levinson.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:13:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Ambassador Marciel Highlights U.S. Partnership in Central Java (02/24/12)  </title>


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<description>On February 21-22, Ambassador Scot Marciel visited Semarang, Kudus, and Demak in the province of Central Java.  In Semarang, the Ambassador met with Vice Governor Rustriningsih, an advocate for clean and transparent government.  </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:02:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Program to Save Lives of Mothers and Babies Expands to Central Java (02/10/12)</title>


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<description>U.S. Embassy representatives joined the Governor of Central Java and senior Ministry of Health officials at the Annual Provincial Health Meeting to launch the Expanding Maternal and Newborn Survival (EMAS) program in seven districts in Central Java, starting with Banyumas and Tegal.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:33:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Visitors Highlight Growing U.S.-Indonesia Economic Partnership (02/10/12)</title>


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<description>The United States’ commitment to deepening the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership and increasing economic opportunities in both countries was highlighted this week with a series of visits, meetings and announcements that underscore the benefits to Indonesians and Americans of increasing economic ties. </description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:05:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>United States Will Launch $15 Million Program to Support Agribusiness and Food Security (02/08/12)</title>


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<description>The United States is committed to partnering with the Indonesian government and the private sector to enhance Indonesia’s food security.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:39:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Secretary Clinton’s Remarks on International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (02/08/12)</title>


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<description>Secretary Clinton released a statement to mark the ninth annual International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C).  It is estimated that 100 to 140 million women around the world have undergone this brutal procedure and three million girls are at risk every year.  In her statement, the Secretary called on the world to continue efforts to end this affront to women’s equality and the rights and dignity of women and girls.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:59:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> MPA and The U.S. Embassy Present ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’ At @america’s First Anniversary Celebration (01/30/12)</title>


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<description>In conjunction with @america’s first anniversary celebrations, the U.S. Embassy and the Motion Picture Association (MPA) held the Indonesian premiere of ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.&quot;  </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:11:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>“Blood4Nation” Campaign Saves Lives in Indonesia Through Blood Donation (01/30/12)</title>


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<description>On January 28, U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel, Indonesian Red Cross Chairman and former Vice President Jusuf Kalla, and Valencia Mieke Randa from Blood for Life launched the “Blood4Nation” campaign at high-tech cultural center @america.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:43:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>United States Government Invests $19 million in Indonesian Higher Education (01/27/12)</title>


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<description>The United States will invest $19.7 million over the next five years in the Higher Education Leadership and Management (HELM) program.  The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) developed this program to support Indonesia.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:02:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>United States&apos; $55 Million Program Promoting Healthy Mothers and Newborns Starts in Six Provinces (01/26/12)</title>


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<description>The U.S. Embassy announced the start of a new $55 million program promoting healthy mothers and newborns in six provinces with the highest mortality rates in Indonesia as part of the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:17:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Senior Obama Trade Official Links Democracy to Open Governments and Economic Growth (12/09/11)</title>


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<description>On December 8-9, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco Sánchez attended the Bali Democracy Forum with U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Scot Marciel and other U.S. Government representatives. </description>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:43:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>United States Facilitate University Partnerships (12/08/11)</title>


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<description>The U.S. Embassy held a University Partnership Networking Forum today to highlight the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) higher education activities and promote future partnerships among higher education institutions.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:31:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Indonesia and America Building on Success in Fighting HIV/AIDS (12/01/11)</title>


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<description>World AIDS Day is both a day of remembrance and a day of celebration.  As we approach 30 years of HIV/AIDS, we reflect on the more than 30 million people around the globe that lost their lives to this devastating disease, and pledge our support to the more than 34 million people worldwide who live with HIV/AIDS.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:46:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>First ASEAN Blogging Exchange Participants (12/01/11)</title>


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<description>On December 2, 2011, bloggers from around the region arrive in Jakarta to participate in the first-ever exchange bringing ASEAN bloggers together to discuss the digital landscape in Southeast Asia.  On Saturday the bloggers will attend ON|OFF, Indonesia’s largest national blogger and onliners gathering. </description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:40:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>FACT SHEET: Expansion of The Peace Corps Indonesia Program (11/19/11)</title>


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<description> The Peace Corps supports the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership by expanding people-to-people exchanges, cultural activities, and educational partnerships. </description>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:21:03 -0500</pubDate>
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