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Made Anthony Iswara

Junior Researcher, SMERU Research Institute

I am a public policy researcher and advocate dedicated to fostering social equity in Indonesia through evidence-based advocacy.

With over 5 years of experience in the media and policy research sector, I bring a unique blend of analytical and storytelling skills with a strong knowledge of Indonesia's public policies to advocate socioeconomic issues affecting poor and vulnerable people in Indonesia. This combination enables me to facilitate effective policy dialogues and produce high-quality publications and materials for diverse stakeholders.

I have had the unique opportunity to influence policy and community welfare across sectors in Indonesia through research. Some of my key contributions include enhancing child well-being policies in West Java through policy dialogues, influencing more equitable Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) policies in Indonesia, and developing adaptive social protection recommendations.

Connect with me or email me at mdanthonyiswara@gmail.com to explore how we can collaborate to promote evidence-based policy-making in Indonesia together.

Experience

  • 2022–present
    Peneliti Junior, SMERU Research Institute
  • 2020–2022
    Periset, Tirto.ID
  • 2021–2022
    Peneliti, Think Policy Indonesia
  • 2018–2020
    Reporter, The Jakarta Post

Education

  • 2021 
    Certificate for 2021 Data and Computational Journalist Workshop, Data and Computational Journalism
  • 2021 
    Multimedia Training Certificate, Deutsche Welle Akademie
  • 2018 
    Oklahoma City University, Bachelor of Arts (in Liberal Studies with concentration in Mass Communications)