The United States joins Google in launching new programs in Southeast Asia

The Office of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the United States Department of State and Google have announced a new partnership to support education, training and skills training in South East Asia, with pilot projects in Indonesia and Vietnam set to launch in the coming days.

This public-private partnership, which was first announced by the White House at the recent special summit between the United States and ASEAN, underscores the continuing emphasis on the valuable role that the US private sector plays in international diplomacy and media literacy, as well as as the permanent commitment of the United States with the nations of Southeast Asia.

From October 3-7, 2022, at the American Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Google’s Startup Academy will host tech entrepreneurs for a four-day startup-style curriculum. boot camps that support early-stage technology startups in dealing with local challenges such as starting a business, accessing capital, etc.

American Spaces are open-access meeting and learning places around the world that promote interaction with local communities and the United States.

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Additionally, on October 7, 2022, with the support of Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, the ASEAN Foundation and its local partners will launch an initiative focused on youth engagement and media literacy in @America in Jakarta, Indonesia, one of 12 American Spaces in Indonesia.

The initiative will educate underserved local communities, especially young leaders, about media literacy, how to combat misinformation online, and how to navigate the internet.

The goal is to equip more than 1,000 trainers with new knowledge and materials, enabling them to train more than 100,000 people of all ages and experience levels on the Internet in the next two years.