Posted by Dawn McCall and Jason Rebholz on Jan 14, 2012 - 08:06 PM
![Counselor Don Q. Washington, Robin Lim, Coordinator Dawn McCall, Ambassador Scot Marciel, and Sommers Pierce, Director of the Office of American Spaces, celebrate one year anniversary of the innovative AtAmerica American Center in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 14, 2012. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](http://blogs.state.gov/images/Dipnote/behind_the_scenes/2012_0114_america_indonesia_m.jpg)
Conceived as a laboratory for innovative, high-tech public diplomacy, @america has transformed public diplomacy for U.S. Embassy Jakarta, reaching new audiences for the first time and engaging them in dialogue about the United States and U.S. policy. One year after its opening, @america has welcomed over 100,000 visitors and has been the subject of significant media coverage, including features in the New York Times and USA Today.
The kick-off celebration coincided with the launch of the new @america website, available in both English and Bahasa Indonesia. With active social media platforms and Livestream, UStream and YouTube Channels, @america also reaches Indonesians outside of Jakarta, integrating the U. S. Consulate General in Surabaya, the American Presence Post in Medan, and partner institutions -- including 10 American Corners and Indonesian universities -- in programs taking place at the center. Its unique location inside a popular downtown shopping mall provides easy access to a range of audiences 11 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The center has utilized public-private partnerships with American companies, NGOs, universities, and museums to bring innovative programming to young Indonesians, such as working with TEDxJakarta to bring TED Talks to Jakarta. @america represents a laboratory for new ideas and new initiatives. The creative programming and partnerships with civil society organizations, corporations, universities, and museums make @america a model for 21st century diplomacy.
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Doni in Indonesia writes:
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Posted on Thu Jan 19, 2012
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Posted on Thu Jan 19, 2012
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