| | Bureau of International Information ProgramsThe Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) is the principal international strategic communications entity for the foreign affairs community. Led by Coordinator Alexander C. Feldman, IIP informs, engages, and influences international audiences about U.S. policy and society to advance America's interests. IIP is a leader in developing and implementing public diplomacy strategies that measurably influence international audiences through quality programs and cutting-edge technologies. IIP provides localized context for U.S. policies and messages, reaching millions worldwide in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Persian, Russian, and Spanish.
Mission Statement: Inform, engage, and influence international audiences about U.S. policy and society to advance America's interests. IIP delivers America's message to the world through a number of key products and services. The outreach is created strictly for international audiences, such as international media, government officials, opinion leaders, and the public in more than 140 countries around the world.
- Delivers America's message to the world, counteracting negative preconceptions, maintaining an open dialogue, and building bridges of understanding to help build a network of communication, promote American voices, and forge lasting relationships in international communities.
- Delivers clear and meaningful U.S. policy information and articles about U.S. society in the languages that attract the largest number of viewers -- English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Persian, Russian, and Spanish.
- Produces news articles, electronic and print publications, which provides context to U.S. policies, as well as products on U.S. values, culture, and daily life that serves as a window on positive American values.
- Engages audiences through lectures, workshops, and seminars to promote understanding of U.S. policies.
- Provides current and authoritative information on U.S. policy issues, legislation, business and trade issues, and U.S. political and social processes to local decision makers and opinion leaders.
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