Turning Insight into impact.

At Catalyst, we believe that great policies are born from a combination of strong research, innovative thinking, and visionary human capacity.
We are here as a strategic partner, not just a consultant. We understand the complexity of bureaucracy and politics, the urgency of strategic issues and areas, and the need for data-driven policies that can be implemented in the ground.
Who we are

Catalyst Policy Works (CPW) is an independent public policy think tank.

Catalyst provide consulting, strategic research, policy advocacy, and innovation-based training focused on supporting its partners, whether government, industry, business groups or non-governmental organizations. Catalyst using and developing a variety of methods in conducting research and transforming these into policy designs.

We are here as a strategic partner, not just a consultant. We understand the complexity of bureaucracy and politics, the urgency of strategic issues and areas, and the need for data-driven policies that can be implemented in the ground.

We believe that great policies are born from a combination of strong research, innovative thinking, and visionary human capacity.

Catalyst Policy Works (CPW) personnel and expert team have more than 15 years of experience conducting various policy research and public policy advocacy related to governance and policy development in Indonesia, particularly around digital and emerging technologies—artificial intelligence, data privacy and governance, communication and media, business and human rights and sustainability, and creative financing scheme development.

Why choose us

Delivering Impact Through Policy

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Policy Partner, Not Just Consultant

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Strategic National Programs

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Evidence-Based Solutions

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Bridging Bureaucracy & Innovation

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Capacity Building Integration

What we do

Integrated Solutions for Governance and Innovation

Our team

Board of Director

Wahyudi Djafar

Executive Director

A researcher and technology policy expert focusing on data privacy issues, artificial intelligence (AI) governance, and human rights in the digital sphere. He is widely known as one of the key figures in the formulation and advocacy of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDP Law) in Indonesia. Previously, he was the Executive Director of the Institute for Policy Research and Advocacy.

Dewi Kumala

Chief Operating Officer

A news anchor, moderator, and former journalist from Indonesia. She is widely known for her role as a presenter on various national television programs such as TVRI, Metro TV, Global TV, RTV, and iNews TV. She is often a moderator and speaker on topics such as investment, capital markets, and digital financial inclusion.

Indriaswati D. Saptaningrum, Ph.D

Chief of Research

An academic at the Faculty of Law, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, cyber law expert, and currently serving as Vice Chair of the Publisher Rights Committee. His areas of expertise include internet governance, artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, privacy issues, and the relationship between information and communication technology (ICT) and human rights.

Yohana Kuncup

Head of Office

A professional in the field of project management with a specialization in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), strategic planning, and human resource development. She has taken various courses on project planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning, as well as gender mainstreaming in projects. She has more than a decade of experience in strengthening program effectiveness through an evidence-based approach.

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Integrated Solutions for Governance and Innovation

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