March 3, 2009 

USAID and ConocoPhillips Complete Reconstruction of Damaged Education Facilities in Yogyakarta

Bahasa Indonesia

Yogyakarta, March 3 – ConocoPhillips Indonesia and USAID/Indonesia announced the completion of the reconstruction and rehabilitation of 35 public and private schools, learning centers, and educational institutions. Construction efforts are located in the provinces of Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta and Central Java that were damaged or destroyed by a devastating earthquake in May 2006. 

The alliance along with its implementing partner, Decentralized Basic Education (DBE), began the project in 2007.  The project used a community-based approach for the reconstruction or rehabilitation of schools and learning centers.  Training was provided to principals, teachers to allow them to make the most of reading materials that were granted to each institution, and youth were trained in disaster recovery and preparedness. 

"ConocoPhillips and USAID are proud to have participated in the recovery efforts of the communities affected by the earthquake. Education is a priority of our corporate social responsibility program and by rebuilding the educational infrastructure. We hope to improve the students' lives and to assist communities regain their footing and prepare for the future.  This is an example of our commitment to the Indonesian government and the people of Indonesia," said Jim Taylor, president and general manager, ConocoPhillips Indonesia. 

“USAID is implementing a major program to improve the quality of basic education in Indonesia for the 2005 – 2010 period.  With a specific mandate to engage private sector entities and the community, the DBE program has been assisting local governments to strengthen capacity in delivering services for better education governance, teaching and learning, and education relevance.  The completion of these school reconstructions shows that strong relationships between government entities and the private sector can help Indonesian children and youth become more successful students,” said Walter North, Mission Director, USAID/Indonesia.

For more information, please contact Roman Woronowycz (rworonowycz@usaid.gov) at USAID’s Indonesia Development Outreach and Communications at 62-21-3435-9424, or Jacob Kastanja (jacob.kastanja@conocophillips.com) at ConocoPhillips Indonesia’s Corporate and Media Communications at 62-21-811927630.

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