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Democracy
The shared values of democracy have become one of the most important aspects of Indonesian-U.S.
relations. Indonesia’s people are committed to developing the country in an accountable, representative, tolerant, and
transparent way. In this, they have found a strong partner in the United States.
With approximately 300 million and 240 million citizens respectively, the U.S. and Indonesia are
today the world’s second and third largest democracies. At both official and non-governmental levels, the two countries
have come closer.
At an official level, the U.S. government is providing important long-term assistance to Indonesia’s
new democracy. The U.S. Agency for International Development, for instance, is today pursuing programs benefiting
Indonesia’s schools, courts, media, legislative analysts, local governments, and election agencies. By improving the
machinery of democracy, USAID is investing in Indonesia’s future.
At non-governmental levels, this cooperation continues. The list is long. The Asia Foundation, for
instance, is engaged in the fight against corruption. The International Republican Institute is helping political
parties improve their responsiveness through opinion polling. The National Democratic Institute is focusing on the
regional governments. And all three have made empowering women a priority.
For more information on Indonesian-U.S. cooperation in democracy, please see below:
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