Rapid progress of Indonesia

Dated October 3, 2011, marking 50 years of the United States to establish cooperation relations with Indonesia through the agency USAID. The U.S. is very proud, Indonesia showed rapid progress in various fields such as education, health, and economics.

"For the economic field alone, the country has been progressing for six and a half per cent. And this is great for a big country," said U.S. Ambassador, Scot Marciel, the commemoration the 50th anniversary of USAID, Wednesday, October 3, 2011 in Jakarta.


He then flashed a little behind with the state of Indonesia 50 years ago. At which time Indonesia was hit by the disaster of poverty.

"Now, Indonesia became one of the countries with middle-income economies and became one of the world's largest economic center by the G20. Through the achievements of macro-economy, Indonesia has become a new center of international investment," added Marciel again.

However, USAID Director, Glenn Anders, adds, does not mean that USAID did not encounter any obstacles during the partnership with Indonesia.

"Indonesia is a large country with many needs, but unfortunately our budget is limited and unable to meet all those needs. There is still much to be done Indonesia," said Anders.

So far, USAID has assisted Indonesia in improving the quality of education with the sending of Indonesian teachers to study in the U.S.. In addition, USAID also helped in the procurement of clean water and environmental rescue effort in Indonesia.