US$43 billion in

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(IMF) aid in 2003 was sent as foreign aid to Indonesia, and this assistance has traditionally been an important part of the central government's budget. From 1967 to 1991, most aid was coordinated through the

Inter-Governmental Group on Indonesia The Inter-Governmental Group on Indonesia (IGGI) was established in 1967 as an international consortium of official donors to coordinate the provision of foreign assistance to Indonesia. IGGI was the lead official grouping of donors to Indonesia fr ...

(IGGI) founded and chaired by the

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; since 1992, without the Netherlands, the organization has been known as the

Consultative Group on Indonesia The Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) gathered Indonesia's international donors from 1992 to 2007 to coordinate the flow of foreign aid to Indonesia. It was set up by the Indonesian government and the World Bank. History During the 1990s a ...

(CGI). Although Indonesia terminated its IMF aid program in December 2003, it still receives bilateral aid through the CGI, which pledged US$2.8 billion in grants and loans for 2004.

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and the

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also have been key donors.

Multilateral aid

2004 Indian Ocean earthquake

The

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resulted in aid being given to Indonesia from many countries.

Bilateral aid

China

Being the second-largest donor of foreign aid to Indonesia after

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, China has also financed and developed multiple infrastructure projects in the country to create more growth in its economy, particularly in the utility, transportation, industry and tourism, with surging inflows of aid in recent years.

Australia

Indonesia is the largest recipient of Australian aid, and Australia is the fourth-largest donor of foreign aid to Indonesia. Australian development aid to Indonesia traces back to 1953 with Indonesia's participation in the

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, in addition to projects such as the

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, a project intended to address deficiencies in Indonesia's civil aviation system.

Japan

Japan is one of the largest donors of development aid to Indonesia; this development aid is facilitated through the

Japan International Cooperation Agency The is a governmental agency that delivers the bulk of Official Development Assistance (ODA) for the government of Japan. It is chartered with assisting economic and social growth in developing countries, and the promotion of international co ...

(JICA). Among ASEAN countries, Indonesia is the Japan's largest recipient of aid.

United States

USAID is a long-term partner in helping Indonesia tackle development challenges. In 2014, total aid for Indonesia from the United States amounted to $196,651,740, of which $149,639,762 was spearheaded by USAID. Majority of the aid was allocated towards governance, health and education.

Election Support

Between May 2007 and October 2009, USAID contracted the

International Foundation for Electoral Systems The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is an international, non-profit organization founded in 1987. Based in Arlington, Virginia, the organization provides assistance and support for elections and electoral stakeholders in ne ...

to implement a $2.45 million contract to support the

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References

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