Indonesia seeks alternative donor support amid USAID closure
Indonesia's Health Ministry is exploring other donor options following the recent closure of USAID by the U.S. government.
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. Photo courtesy of Antara.
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said on Thursday that Indonesia had already secured a AUD130 million ($81.4 million) commitment from Australia. He noted that efforts will be made to find additional funding sources.
USAID has suspended its pledged assistance of $100 million to Indonesia, Budi said, adding that the amount would be redirected to a third party.
In 2023, USAID had allocated approximately $153 million for various initiatives in Indonesia, including anti-corruption, climate change mitigation, education, and health projects.
On February 3, the US government announced the suspension of USAID activities globally.
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