The Indonesia Regional Science Association, or IRSA, is an association established to promote communication and discourse among regional scientists. Started in 1998, IRSA has organized 11 annual conferences and 4 biannual institute in collaboration with its university partner across Indonesia.

Website: www.irsa-indonesia.org

Hasanuddin University (Universitas Hasanuddin, UNHAS) is one of the biggest stated-owned universities in Indonesia, based in Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi province. The university was established in 1956, and named after Sultan Hasanuddin, a King of Gowa Kingdom. Before the official launching by the first vice President of Indonesia, Dr. Mohammad Hatta, there had been in Makassar a faculty of economy of Indonesia University, centered in Jakarta. This faculty became the seed of Hasanuddin University.

Website: www.unhas.ac.id/fekon

Ministry of National Development Planning / BAPPENAS is responsible for assisting the President in formulating policy and coordination over the field of development planning. BAPPENAS is responsible for: Preparation of the long-term national development plan (National RPJP); Translation of the Vision, Mission, and President of the Work Program into the national medium-term development plan; Preparation of the government work plan (RKP); Coordination, formulation, and assessment of national development planning; Support the preparation of the National Budget.

Website: www.bappenas.go.id

Since its founding in 1966, ADB has been driven by an inspiration and dedication to improving people’s lives in Asia and the Pacific. By targeting its investments wisely, in partnership with our developing member countries and other stakeholders, ADB can alleviate poverty and help create a world in which everyone can share in the benefits of sustained and inclusive growth. Economists, sociologists, engineers, gender experts and environmental scientists are among the hundreds of professions at the bank working together to reduce poverty, and ensure growth across the Asia and Pacific region is sustainable and inclusive.

Website: www.adb.org/indonesia