Indonesia
GHI Country Strategy
The U.S. Government vision for the Global Health Initiative (GHI) in Indonesia is to strengthen further the implementation, reach, and impact of health activities by increasing alignment, coordination, and synergies across U.S. agencies in line with Government of Indonesia priorities. Current activities and strategies throughout the United States health portfolio strongly reflect the core tenets of GHI – country ownership and whole of government approaches.
The GHI goal for Indonesia is “improved health impact through collaboration,” which will be achieved with concentrated efforts in three interrelated focus areas:
- Catalysis of action to accelerate Indonesia’s progress toward achievement of Millennium Development Goals 4, 5 and 6;
- Enhancement of the use of quality research and evidence in policy and programming, including introduction and adoption of new technologies and capacity building; and
- Partnership with the Government of Indonesia to address regional and global infectious disease threats and strengthen Indonesia’s engagement and leadership in regional and global health issues and fora.
The Government of Indonesia’s desire to achieve the Millennium Development Goals is at the heart of its health programming. Health is identified as a priority in the Government of Indonesia’s 2010–2014 National Medium-Term Development Plan. Additionally, the Government of Indonesia is poised to be a strong partner in support of the GHI principle of women, girls, and gender equality.
- Download the Indonesia GHI Strategy [PDF, 1.4MB]
GHI Principles in Action—Promote Research and Innovation
In support of its strong commitment to promote research and innovation under the GHI, the U.S. Government signed a bilateral agreement with the Government of Indonesia to build collaborations, enhance innovation in science and technology, and respond to global challenges such as climate change, food security, and health issues. The agreement enhances the United States-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership and includes a focus on expanding and improving quality health research new technologies and innovation Jakarta lead exposure study to collect data on pressing health issues.
The partnership in health-related research and technology will contribute to Indonesia’s long-term goals to meet Millennium Development Goals 4, 5, and 6 to reduce child mortality; improve maternal health; and combat HIV, TB, malaria, and other infectious diseases, respectively. Additionally, partnerships between U.S. and Indonesian universities will increase the capacity and contributions of Indonesian institutions to address sustainable health priorities in Indonesia.
Funding
For information on planned funding, please visit the Foreignassistance.gov country page.
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