The Office of Technology Cooperation is supported and managed by the Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The office is staffed by a US-AEP Technology Representative, a trained environmental specialist who identifies market opportunities for U.S. firms, and advocates U.S. environmental technology and services to Indonesian buyers. Some of the US-AEP services and programs available are listed below.

Counseling: US-AEP offers counseling to U.S. firms on local market conditions and provides a general overview of the opportunities available in Indonesia. The Tech Rep is available to U.S. businesses for 30-minute counseling sessions, and it is necessary to contact the office prior to arrival in Indonesia to arrange a time for a meeting or consultation.

Information: US-AEP can provide access to U.S. government reports on environmental issues; customized market analyses on specific products or services; international company profiles on possible trading partners; and country directories of international contacts with the name and contact information on importers, agents, trade associations, and government agencies.

Green Key: To increase a U.S. company�s in-country productivity, US-AEP will arrange business appointments as specified by each firm (i.e. potential clients, agents, distributors, joint-venture partners). Upon the U.S. company representative�s arrival in Indonesia, US-AEP will provide a confirmed schedule of one-on-one meetings tailor-made to meet the company�s business objectives, brief the representative on discussions with the appointments, give an overall business recommendations, and supply an escort/interpreter.

Agent/Distributor Service: US-AEP provides a customized overseas search for qualified Indonesian agents, distributors, and representatives for U.S. firms. For each request, US-AEP identifies up to six foreign prospects that have examined the U.S. firm�s product literature and expressed interest in representing the U.S. firm�s products. This service does not guarantee a signed agreement, but it does serve to narrow the field and provides detailed information on a target group.

Trade Shows: US-AEP participates in local environmental and industrial trade shows to market and introduce U.S. firms to the Indonesian market. US-AEP is also available to help U.S. exhibitors make contacts and arrange appointments with local firms.

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US-AEP provides an Environmental Exchange Program, administered by the Institute of International Education, which enables Americans and Asians to travel to each other�s countries for the purpose of sharing environmental experience and technology.

Business Exchanges: Professional business exchanges are short and intense, typically lasting less than two weeks. U.S. companies can go to Asia on an exchange, or serve as hosts for an Asian exchange or group coming to the U.S. Such exchanges provide U.S. environmental companies the opportunity to introduce Asian decision-makers to their businesses, products, and services. Business exchanges may involve a single individual or group of 10-20 people.

Technical Exchanges: These exchanges offer short-term technical workshops to U.S. and Asian participants. Technical exchanges may be held in Asia or the United States, and may be presented on a wide variety of environmental topics in a variety of formats. U.S. companies serving as sponsors for technical sessions enjoy a powerful opportunity to showcase their products and expertise to participants who are in a position to influence environmental business, practices, and policy in their countries.