Arip Muttaqien

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About Arip Muttaqien

I am an experienced economist, public policy specialist, and interdisciplinary expert with over 18 years of research experience (academic, consultancy, and professional). I hold a PhD in Economics (2019), Master's degrees in both Economics (2010) and Public Policy (2014), and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering (2007). My specialization lies in synthesizing complex data from multiple sources into clear insights and connecting the dots across various topics. My focus is on crafting engaging and informative storytelling, as well as translating intricate information into compelling narratives.As an academic, I serve as a lecturer and researcher at the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia. As a professional, I have worked at the ASEAN Secretariat (2020–2024), the Office of the Vice President of Indonesia (2019–2020), Indonesia Teaching Movement (2010–2013), and MarkPlus Inc.(2007–2008). As a consultant, I have contributed to various institutions (20+ projects in 6 years), including UN RCO, UNESCO, UNDP, UNU-WIDER, AusAid, UK Aid, Fleming Fund, USAID, EU-ICF, IMT-GT, Rapid Asia, and the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas).My areas of interest include, among them, future economy, digital economy, sustainable development, climate change, international development, development economics, monitoring & evaluation, and interdisciplinary areas. I am flexible and passionate about driving work independently and collaborating effectively in teams, equipped with strong project management skills. I maintain an open mind about working beyond my current knowledge, am agile in facing new challenges, and am eager to collaborate with various experts.Contact me: https://linktr.ee/a.muttaqien