USAID PRESTASI-3 Scholarship Program Progress Report

The program, which began in 2014, is funded by USAID/Indonesia's five Development Objective Teams (DOTs) and is implemented by the Institute of International Education (IIE). The program's objective is to support the implementation of the Mission's programmatic strategy to improve, strengthen, and increase Indonesian health systems, management of natural resources, access to and quality of education, democratic governance, and employment opportunities. The program provides opportunities for academic degrees and technical training to Indonesian professionals, with a focus on developing the expertise of targeted staff members in key sectors. PRESTASI-3 works closely with the office of Human Capacity and Partnerships (formerly the Education Office) and all Mission Technical Teams to identify sectors where expertise is required, select scholar candidates, and provide training and technical services. The program's goal is to promote development in Indonesia and the achievement of the Mission's Development Objectives under the Mission Strategic Plan signed in 2016. PRESTASI-3 provides training and technical services required to strengthen and expand the base of skilled, high-quality professionals in Indonesia. The program's activities are implemented in Indonesia and in the United States, with a focus on developing the expertise of Indonesian professionals in key sectors. The program's implementation is overseen by the Chief of Party, Yos Sudarso Usman Putra, who is responsible for ensuring that the program's objectives are met and that the activities are implemented in accordance with the program's work plan. The program's progress is monitored and evaluated through regular reporting and site visits, with a focus on assessing the program's impact and identifying areas for improvement. The program's activities are divided into several components, including monitoring and evaluation, technical assistance, alumni activities, and training activities. The program's monitoring and evaluation activities include the collection and analysis of data on program participants, as well as the assessment of the program's impact and effectiveness. The program's technical assistance activities include providing support to local scholarship providers and implementing partners, as well as providing training and technical services to program participants. The program's alumni activities include providing support to program graduates, as well as facilitating their participation in professional networks and organizations. The program's training activities include providing training and technical services to program participants, as well as facilitating their participation in professional development opportunities. The program's geographic focus is on Indonesia, with a focus on developing the expertise of Indonesian professionals in key sectors. The program's timeframes are from 2014 to 2019, with a focus on implementing the program's activities and achieving its objectives during this period. The program's recommendations for the next reporting period include continuing to provide technical assistance and training to program participants, as well as continuing to monitor and evaluate the program's impact and effectiveness.