Arif Darmawan is a passionate academic, lecturer, and researcher of Indonesian origin, specializing in economic development, macroeconomics, and inclusive growth. With a strong educational foundation and extensive professional experience, he is committed to promoting evidence-based policies that foster sustainable and equitable development. He holds an M.A. in Developmental Economics (Marmara Univ., Türkiye) and a B.Sc. in Economic Development (UNS, Indonesia). Research focuses on policy-driven strategies for equitable growth in emerging economies and international trade.
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Arif is a lecturer at the Department of Economic Development, University of Lampung, where he shares his expertise and inspires the next generation of economists. His professional trajectory includes notable roles at the Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS) in Indonesia, where he played a pivotal role in formulating and launching the Inclusive Economic Development Index at both national and provincial level. His research and professional engagements focus on critical issues such as global macroeconomics, sustainable development, and inclusive growth.
Fields of expertise: Economic policy / inclusive economic development
