2019 marks the 70th anniversary of relations between the U.S. and Indonesia. It is a celebration of the people of our two countries – the stories and dreams that reflect the depth and breadth of the partnership between our nations. It is about looking forward to imagine all that we can accomplish together as two diverse democracies, creating a prosperous future for coming generations of Indonesians and Americans. Our partnership is built on a foundation of shared democratic values and common interests.
Mubariq Ahmad, Director of the Indonesian Conservation Strategy Foundation. This podcast will provide insight into his extraordinary work by highlighting his experiences, approaches,
and innovations.
This podcast will shed light on the work of American Institute for Indonesian Studies (AIFIS).
Richard Gertman, an expert in waste management and an alumnus of a U.S. State Department Speaker Program to Indonesia to discuss waste management best practices and how the U.S. and Indonesia have developed better ways to be more sustainable within waste management practices.
This podcast will grant insight into the incredible work they both have achieved in their respective roles at CSIS, as well as a deeper understanding into U.S.-Indonesian relations.
Didiet Maulana is an Indonesian designer on the rise. He is a graduate of the Parahyangan Catholic University in Bandung, West Java, with an architecture degree. In 2011, he founded his brand called IKAT Indonesia with a mission to reinforce Indonesian woven fabrics.
Next Level is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, Meridian International Center, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Its mission is to build global community through hip hop culture.
Entang Iskandar, Lecturer at the Primatology Postgraduate Program-Bogor Agricultural University/Associate Director at the Primate Research Center, and Dr. Randall Kyes, Research Research Professor at the University of Washington in the Deptartment of Psychology, Director of the Center for Global Field Study, and Core Scientist at the Washington National Primate Research Center. This podcast will gain insight into their partnership and specifically their joint Field Training Program on Tinjil Island.
Ms. Shinta Kamdani from KADIN along with Mr. Alexander Feldman, President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council to discuss their experiences in Southeast Asian trade and economics.
The role of Gamelan and traditional Indonesian music in cross cultural exchange between Indonesia and the United States.
The USAID Indonesia Urban Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Penyehatan Lingkungan untuk Semua (IUWASH PLUS) project is an initiative designed to assist the Government of Indonesia in increasing access to water supply and sanitation services as well as improving key hygiene behaviors among urban poor and vulnerable populations.
Terry Harvey, joined by dr. Kinari Webb, founder of Health in Harmony and dr. Monica Ruth Nirmala, advisor in the pilot program ASRI, to discuss their experiences implementing medical and conservation programs in the communities of West Kalimantan.
Terry Harvey, Vice President of Cultural Programs at Meridian International Center, a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. He joined by Sydney Morton from the American Red Cross and Arifin Muhammad Hadi from the Indonesian Red Cross to discuss their experiences working for the Red Cross after the natural disasters in fall 2018 in Indonesia. This podcast will grant insight into the partnership between their two organizations and the incredible work they achieved in Indonesia. So, let’s begin!