Article 33 Indonesia (A33) is one of the fastest growing policy research institutions in Indonesia. We position ourselves as a strategic and trusted partner in the evidence-based policy making process in Indonesia, especially on four main topics: Education, Climate change and environmental sustainability, Inclusive development, GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion).
Vision
Resources and inclusive development in Indonesia for the greatest prosperity of the people.
Mission
Article 33 Indonesia as strategic partner policy makers in encouraging evidence-based systemic transformation that ensures equality for all citizens.
14 years of impact
Article 33 Experience
With 14 years of experience and strong capacity in knowledge, Article 33 Indonesia has implemented more than 50 projects in more than 80 cities/regencies in Indonesia, supported by 20 permanent staff as well 170 expert individuals (in managing Type III Self-Management), with the highest annual project value of IDR 57,000,000,000,- (by 2023), demonstrating the institution's capacity to drive significant change through research, advocacy and project management.
Together with strategic partners
For the greatest prosperity of the people
Article 33 Indonesia drives significant change through research, advocacy and project management.
Projects
Cities/Regencies in Indonesia
Expert Individuals
Annual managed funds
Portfolio
Project Article 33
To increase impact and enrich with diverse perspectives, encourage innovative policy developments and solutions, Article 33 Indonesia has established a broad partnership strategy with:
Leading funding agency
Key policy makers at national and regional levels
Academic institution
Community organization
Community groups/grassroots groups
Private sector
BOARD OF ADVISORS, Management, and RESEARCHERS
Our Team
Board of Advisors
Alamsyah Saragih
Chief of Board
Alamsyah Saragih
Alamsyah Saragih berpengalaman lebih dari 25 tahun di sektor publik maupun swasta. Sebagai local governance specialist di Initiative For Local Governance Reform (ILGR) -The World Bank, Jakarta, ia menjadi National Coordinator untuk fasilitasi agenda reformasi tata kelola pemerintahan daerah dalam hal reformasi keuangan daerah, reformasi pengadaan, perumusan strategi pengurangan kemiskinan di daerah dan peraturan daerah terkait transparansi, partisipasi dan akuntabilitas. Alamsyah juga pernah menjabat sebagai Ketua Komisi Informasi Pusat RI pertama pada periode 2009-2013 dan anggota Ombudsman RI 2016-2021 yang mebidangi ekonomi dan keuangan. Setelah menyelesaikan tugas di Ombudsman RI, Alamsyah berprofesi di private sector sebagai Governance Advisor di Indonesian Battery Corporation (IBC), Subholding yang mengelola strategic investment untuk hilirisasi rantai pasok industri nikel-baterai kendaraan listrik. Selain itu ia juga menjadi komisaris independen di PT Remala Abadi Tbk., perusahaan terbuka di Industri penyedia jasa internet dengan kode emiten DATA.
Rofikoh Rokhim
Advisory Member
Rofikoh Rokhim
Rofikoh Rokhim is a distinguished researcher in the fields of international and development economics, with advanced expertise in applied macro and microeconomic studies within finance. She has conducted in-depth research that examines financial systems, economic policies, and their impact on development and economic growth. Through her academic work, Dr. Rokhim has contributed significantly to studies that address critical challenges in development finance and the global economic landscape. Her analytical and research-driven approach underlines her commitment to bridging theoretical insights with practical economic solutions, making her a respected figure in economic scholarship and policy analysis.
Luky Djuniardi Djani
Advisory Member
Luky Djuniardi Djani
Luky Djani is a expert in democracy, governance, welfare, social movements, populism, political economy, and public policy. He serves as a lecturer at the Faculty of Administrative Science at Universitas Indonesia, focusing primarily on public policy. With extensive experience as a consultant and trainer for diverse institutions and projects, Luky has a strong foundation in research and strategic analysis, evidenced by his role as a researcher at the Institute for Strategic Initiatives. His academic achievements include earning a PhD in Political Science and Government from Murdoch University's Asia Research Center, underscoring his deep expertise in political and social dynamics.
Arief Anshory Yusuf
Advisory Member
Arief Anshory Yusuf
Arief Anshory Yusuf is a leading economist and professor at Padjadjaran University specializing in economic development, poverty, inequality, and the intersections between the economy and the environment. With extensive experience in computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling, his research informs policy development on sustainable economic growth and environmental management. He serves as Founding Director of the SDGs Center at Padjadjaran University and Director of the Economy and Environment Institute Indonesia, contributing to regional capacity building in environmental economics. Prof. Yusuf collaborates with organizations like ADB, OECD, and the World Bank, and has advised numerous Indonesian government agencies on economic policy and development
Sulfikar Amir
Advisory Member
Sulfikar Amir
Sulfikar Amir is an Associate Professor of Science, Technology, and Society at the School of Social Sciences, NTU, and a prominent researcher exploring the political, institutional, and epistemological dimensions of science and technology. His work spans technological nationalism, nuclear politics, risk and disaster resilience, sociotechnical systems, and urban infrastructure resilience. With a focus on how sociotechnical systems respond to crises, Dr. Amir has authored influential works such as The Technological State in Indonesia and The Sociotechnical Constitution of Resilience. He is expanding his research to digitalization and AI
Andi Rahman Alamsyah
Advisory Member
Andi Rahman Alamsyah
Andi Rahman Alamsyah is a faculty member of the Department of Sociology at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (UI). His expertise spans across key sociological areas, with a focus on Social Inclusion and Transformation, Political Sociology, and Academic Writing. Within the broader context of his research cluster, he is noted for developing and fostering academic networks, particularly in Southeast Asia. He also contributes as a co-editor in sociological publications affiliated with the department.
Santoso
Advisory Member
Santoso
Santoso is an experienced education policy expert with over 20 years of work across public and private sectors. As Director of Article 33 Indonesia, he leads impactful initiatives in education, regional development, and governance. His work focuses on education finance, system reform, and evidence-based policy advocacy, collaborating closely with government institutions, development partners, and civil society organizations. With a strong background in research and implementation—from the World Bank to MoECRT—Santoso is recognized for his analytical clarity, strategic thinking, and commitment to improving education systems through data-driven solutions.
Chitra Retna S.
Advisory Member
Chitra Retna S.
Chitra Retna brings over 30 years of expertise in development management, research, and advocacy within the realms of natural resources management, climate and energy. She was the founder of Article 33 Indonesia, and currently serving as the Director/Natural Resrouce Climate Energy Lead at Article 33 Indonesia. She has leads and supervising projects focused on good governance in the natural resource sector (mining, oil and gas, forestry), climate and energy for over than 15 years. Her expertise includes policy research, stakeholder engagement and advocacy, with a strong knowledge on the grassroot level.Her previous roles include expert staf of Ministry of State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform, Asia Pasific Senior Regional Associate for NRGI, Deputy Chief of Party for USAID BIJAK and Community Engagement Lead for USAID SEGAR. She holds a PhD candidacy in Economics from the Australian National University and Universitas Padjajaran. She work with many national and international organization such as UNDP, FAO, World Bank, Bappenas, UKP4, and has contributed to various policy improvement and advisory roles in both national and international contexts.
Management
Santoso
Director/Lead Edu-Red
Santoso
Santoso is an experienced education policy expert with over 20 years of work across public and private sectors. As Director of Article 33 Indonesia, he leads impactful initiatives in education, regional development, and governance. His work focuses on education finance, system reform, and evidence-based policy advocacy, collaborating closely with government institutions, development partners, and civil society organizations. With a strong background in research and implementation—from the World Bank to MoECRT—Santoso is recognized for his analytical clarity, strategic thinking, and commitment to improving education systems through data-driven solutions.
Chitra Retna S.
Director/Lead NRCE-GEDSI
Chitra Retna S.
Chitra Retna brings over 30 years of expertise in development management, research, and advocacy within the realms of natural resources management, climate and energy. She was the founder of Article 33 Indonesia, and currently serving as the Director/Natural Resrouce Climate Energy Lead at Article 33 Indonesia. She has leads and supervising projects focused on good governance in the natural resource sector (mining, oil and gas, forestry), climate and energy for over than 15 years. Her expertise includes policy research, stakeholder engagement and advocacy, with a strong knowledge on the grassroot level.Her previous roles include expert staf of Ministry of State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform, Asia Pasific Senior Regional Associate for NRGI, Deputy Chief of Party for USAID BIJAK and Community Engagement Lead for USAID SEGAR. She holds a PhD candidacy in Economics from the Australian National University and Universitas Padjajaran. She work with many national and international organization such as UNDP, FAO, World Bank, Bappenas, UKP4, and has contributed to various policy improvement and advisory roles in both national and international contexts.
Nurul Zaki Wijoyo
Finance Manager
Nurul Zaki Wijoyo
Zaki carries out general financial functions, with the vision and mission that institutionally all transactions can be accounted for and accountable. In addition, Zaki also makes projections or forecasts of various possible strategic steps taken by the institution.
Nya’ Zata Amani
Internal Affair & Planning Manager
Nya’ Zata Amani
As Internal Affairs and Human Resources Manager at Article 33 Indonesia, Nya leads the improvement of the organization's internal systems, particularly in strengthening capacity management and HR governance. Nya' designed a capacity development system based on real needs, from training planning, budget allocation, to implementation and evaluation of its impact. She also built a more structured and transparent recruitment mechanism to ensure competencies and values match with the organization's needs. In this role, Nya contributes directly to strategic planning, SOP development, and cross-team coordination and evaluation through regular forums and periodic reports. Nya's aspiration is to create a structurally sound and sustainable organization, where work processes are aligned with shared values and goals. One of her biggest achievements is revamping the capacity building system and recruitment process, which is now an important foundation for the growth of the team and organization.
Ferdiana Fachrudin
Human Resource and General Affair Manager
Ferdiana Fachrudin
Ferdiana Fachrudin, also known as Nana, is an HR/GA Manager with a Psychology background who values empathy, openness, and a strong desire to help others. She has experience in recruitment, talent management, employee administration, logistics, and office operations.Actively applying counseling and coaching approaches to support individual growth, Nana is known for her warm, communicative nature and enjoys being a space for team dialogue. She leads cross-functional teams with a focus on coordination and effective problem-solving. With strong integrity and genuine care for people, she is committed to making a meaningful contribution to her organization.
Harriz Jati
Knowledge and Communication Manager
Harriz Jati
Harriz Jati is the Knowledge and Communication Manager and Project Manager in the Natural Resources, Climate and Energy (NRCE) Division at Article 33 Indonesia. With expertise in adaptive communication, knowledge management, network building, stakeholder engagement, and innovation in communication and knowledge sharing, he leads strategic initiatives to promote evidence-based policymaking in the areas of natural resources, climate and energy.Previously, Harriz served as head of the government partnerships (Swakelola Type III) department at Article 33 Indonesia in 2024, where he managed collaborative projects with the Ministry of Education, Cultural, Research and Technology. His extensive experience in research, advocacy, knowledge management and project management builds on his earlier work at PUSKAPA, Universitas Indonesia, where he focused on social inclusion and access to justice for children, women and vulnerable groups.
Merliyana Asepiesta
Comms and Socmed Coordinator
Merliyana Asepiesta
Social science graduate with experience in research since 2021 and communication strategy since 2023. Currently works as a researcher in the NRCE–SI division and Communication Coordinator at Article 33 Indonesia. Experienced in managing field research, thematic analysis, and stakeholder engagement across education, natural resource governance, energy, and GEDSI. Leads the development of accessible, evidence-based knowledge products—from reports and articles to podcasts and public discourse events. Committed to making research communication inclusive, responsive, and grounded in community voices. Passionate about bridging analysis and storytelling to support real-world impact.
Syifa Jihan Raimahua
Communication and Knowledge Management-Officer
Syifa Jihan Raimahua
Jihan is a Communications and Knowledge Management Staff as well as a Research Assistant in the NRCE-GEDSI Division at Article 33 Indonesia. She is involved in program and research coordination, institutional knowledge management, and the development of communication strategies.In her role, Jihan supports proposal development, project and research implementation, and facilitates engagement with various stakeholders. She is also actively involved in content creation and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen outreach and support advocacy dissemination efforts.
Mu'ammar
Finance and Administration Staff
Mu'ammar
Mu'ammar is a financial management graduate and works at Article 33 as a Finance and Administration Officer. Mu'ammar's role is to perform general financial management functions, where the institutional vision and mission, as well as all financial reports can be accounted for.
Widya Yusni Asriyanti
Finance and Accounting Staff
Widya Yusni Asriyanti
Widya's current role is as Finance and Accounting Staff at Article 33 Indonesia, responsible for recording transactions, monitoring the institution's banking activities, reporting the institution's taxes, and supporting the Finance Manager in managing program financial reports and preparing proposal budgets.Widya's professional aspiration is to continue to develop into a reliable financial analyst who is able to contribute to the organization's strategic decision-making.Her biggest achievement to date is her ability to prepare accountable financial reports.
Peneliti EduRed (Education – Regional Economic Development)
Santoso
Director/Lead
Santoso
Santoso is an experienced education policy expert with over 20 years of work across public and private sectors. As Director of Article 33 Indonesia, he leads impactful initiatives in education, regional development, and governance. His work focuses on education finance, system reform, and evidence-based policy advocacy, collaborating closely with government institutions, development partners, and civil society organizations. With a strong background in research and implementation—from the World Bank to MoECRT—Santoso is recognized for his analytical clarity, strategic thinking, and commitment to improving education systems through data-driven solutions.
Yusuf Faisal Martak
Research Manager
Yusuf Faisal Martak
Yusuf is a Data and Policy Researcher with 8 years of experience in various institution such as Padjadjaran University (Unpad), National Planning Agency (Bappenas), INOVASI, Ministry of Education, DKI Jakarta Local Office and other Think Tank or Government institution. Yusuf Interested in development sectors that closely relate to vulnerable groups such as low-income communities and people with disabilities with extensive experience in education, regional and rural development, public health, inclusivity, behavioral insight, as well as monitoring and evaluation. Yusuf is also skilled in data cleaning, analysis, and visualization using Stata and Excel, and is proficient in both academic and report writing. To date, he has published eight scientific papers and delivered numerous presentations at national and international conferences.
Maria Theresia
Project Manager
Maria Theresia
Maria has over 13 years of experience throughout the private and public sectors, with strong capabilities in program management, communication, networking, and marketing. She has led multi-stakeholder initiatives—particularly in the education sector—by combining strategic thinking with hands-on implementation. Known for her ability to connect people and ideas, Maria has worked closely with policymakers, development partners, and grassroots communities to deliver impactful and sustainable programs. Her strengths lie in building trust, driving collaboration, and ensuring that programs are effectively managed from planning to execution.
Muhammad Ciro Danuza
Researcher
Muhammad Ciro Danuza
Ciro joined Article 33 Indonesia in December 2021 as a Researcher. He earned his Bachelor of Economics from Diponegoro University in 2022. During his studies, he focused on the topic of economics of education focusing on the return on education in Indonesia, using household survey data. At Article 33 Indonesia, he has contributed a lot to research projects related to education such as education financing, link and match vocational high schools, and education quality as well as regional development such as economic diversification and labor policies. Ciro is skilled in mixed research methods that include quantitative and qualitative data analysis, data visualization, and policy development.
Salsabila Kusumawardani
Researcher
Salsabila Kusumawardani
Salsabila is a Researcher and Data Analyst with experience in using data and research to support evidence-based policymaking. She has worked with government, academics, and development partners on key socioeconomic issues. Her expertise includes both quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as micro-data analysis, econometric modeling, and policy evaluation, with a focus on education—especially early childhood education, as well as education evaluation and assessment—disability inclusion, and economic development. Proficient in Stata and skilled in academic and report writing, she also brings strong project management skills to ensure effective design and implementation of impactful programs.
Muhammad Alfi Aulia Ilma
Project Officer
Muhammad Alfi Aulia Ilma
Muhammad Alfi Aulia Ilma is a Project Officer at Article 33 Indonesia, currently actively involved in implementing an inclusive education program in the Nias Utara region. He holds an academic background in Economics and has experience in managing social programs and advocating for development issues. Alfi aspires to contribute to evidence-based policy development and to manage impactful and meaningful program implementation for a wide range of beneficiaries.
Peneliti NRCC-GEDSI (Natural Resources, Climate, & Environment – GEDSI)
Chitra Retna S.
Director/Lead
Chitra Retna S.
Chitra Retna brings over 30 years of expertise in development management, research, and advocacy within the realms of natural resources management, climate and energy. She was the founder of Article 33 Indonesia, and currently serving as the Director/Natural Resrouce Climate Energy Lead at Article 33 Indonesia. She has leads and supervising projects focused on good governance in the natural resource sector (mining, oil and gas, forestry), climate and energy for over than 15 years. Her expertise includes policy research, stakeholder engagement and advocacy, with a strong knowledge on the grassroot level.Her previous roles include expert staf of Ministry of State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform, Asia Pasific Senior Regional Associate for NRGI, Deputy Chief of Party for USAID BIJAK and Community Engagement Lead for USAID SEGAR. She holds a PhD candidacy in Economics from the Australian National University and Universitas Padjajaran. She work with many national and international organization such as UNDP, FAO, World Bank, Bappenas, UKP4, and has contributed to various policy improvement and advisory roles in both national and international contexts.
Risni Anggi Hasianta Silalahi
Research Coordinator, Researcher, and Project Manager
Risni Anggi Hasianta Silalahi
Anggi works as a Research Coordinator, Researcher, and Project Manager in Natural Resources, Climate & Energy - Social Inclusion (NRCE-SI). In this role, Anggi learns a lot from the field about how policies, natural resource management practices, and social realities interact with each other. She believes that research should not stop at numbers and reports, but should be able to bring community voices and experiences into decision-making spaces, especially in the context of structural problems. Through her work, Anggi continues to strive to bridge knowledge, advocacy and action in favor of social and environmental justice.
Harriz Jati
Project Manager
Harriz Jati
Harriz Jati is the Knowledge and Communication Manager and Project Manager in the Natural Resources, Climate and Energy (NRCE) Division at Article 33 Indonesia. With expertise in adaptive communication, knowledge management, network building, stakeholder engagement, and innovation in communication and knowledge sharing, he leads strategic initiatives to promote evidence-based policymaking in the areas of natural resources, climate and energy.Previously, Harriz served as head of the government partnerships (Swakelola Type III) department at Article 33 Indonesia in 2024, where he managed collaborative projects with the Ministry of Education, Cultural, Research and Technology. His extensive experience in research, advocacy, knowledge management and project management builds on his earlier work at PUSKAPA, Universitas Indonesia, where he focused on social inclusion and access to justice for children, women and vulnerable groups.
Merliyana Asepiesta
Researcher
Merliyana Asepiesta
Social science graduate with experience in research since 2021 and communication strategy since 2023. Currently works as a researcher in the NRCE–SI division and Communication Coordinator at Article 33 Indonesia. Experienced in managing field research, thematic analysis, and stakeholder engagement across education, natural resource governance, energy, and GEDSI. Leads the development of accessible, evidence-based knowledge products—from reports and articles to podcasts and public discourse events. Committed to making research communication inclusive, responsive, and grounded in community voices. Passionate about bridging analysis and storytelling to support real-world impact.
Syifa Jihan Raimahua
Research Assistant
Syifa Jihan Raimahua
Jihan is a Communications and Knowledge Management Staff as well as a Research Assistant in the NRCE-GEDSI Division at Article 33 Indonesia. She is involved in program and research coordination, institutional knowledge management, and the development of communication strategies.In her role, Jihan supports proposal development, project and research implementation, and facilitates engagement with various stakeholders. She is also actively involved in content creation and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen outreach and support advocacy dissemination efforts.
Hendrikus Rizky Visanto Putro
Project Officer
Hendrikus Rizky Visanto Putro
Hendrik is a sustainability and social inclusion professional, currently working as NRCE-SI Project Officer at Article 33. With more than three years of experience in project management in non-governmental organizations, including at INFID, Hendrik has contributed to promoting sustainability practices, environmental preservation, and mainstreaming human rights in various sectors.One of his achievements is organizing human rights due diligence trainings that strengthen the capacity of civil society and academics in integrating human rights principles into industrial policies. He has also initiated human rights mainstreaming training at the district/city level, which encourages collaboration between local governments and civil society. In addition, Hendrik is actively involved in international forums that discuss human rights issues and sustainable economics.In the future, Hendrik aspires to deepen his expertise in ESG, sustainability, human rights, and public policy, and become a driver of change towards more inclusive and sustainable business practices.
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