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U.S. Embassy Jakarta Seeks Provider for Indonesian Journalism Training Program

This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Embassy Jakarta, Public Diplomacy Section, under the U.S. Department of State, seeking proposals for a journalism training initiative in Indonesia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Jakarta, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Overview: - U.S.-Indonesia Journalism Excellence Academy Program - 12-month cooperative agreement to deliver media literacy, fact-checking, data journalism, and policy analysis training - Aims to reach at least 500 Indonesian journalists through immersive workshops, masterclasses, field assignments, fellowships, mentorship, and a capstone media dialogue - Includes eight regional workshops in Jakarta, Bali, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, or other media hubs, targeting approximately 320 additional journalists - Target Audience: - Indonesian journalists from print, broadcast, and digital media - Newsroom editors, managers, content creators, and journalism students (Indonesian citizens or residents) - Notable Requirements: - Recipient must collaborate closely with U.S. Embassy Jakarta on program design, participant selection, and content approval - Training must adhere to verifiability standards for fact-checking - Excludes activities related to partisan politics, charitable services, construction, or commercial projects - No OEMs or product vendors are involved; the procurement is strictly for professional development and training services - Estimated funding range: $200,000 to $250,000

Description

The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta is seeking proposals for the U.S.-Indonesia Journalism Excellence Academy Program, a cooperative agreement to strengthen Indonesian journalists' skills in media literacy, fact-checking, data journalism, and critical thinking. The program aims to empower journalists to deliver accurate and in-depth coverage on democratic governance, security, economic development, and emerging technologies. It includes a series of workshops and a capstone media dialogue, targeting Indonesian journalists, newsroom editors, and journalism students. The award requires active collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in program development and participant selection.

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