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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:

• US Agency for International Development
  This USAID website describes the agency’s many democracy and governance programs in Indonesia.
• Asia Foundation
• International Republican Institute
• National Democratic Institute