PANELIST - Day 1 (19 November 2024)
PANELIST - Day 2 (20 November 2024)
Dr. Heloise Weber
Heloise Weber's research is
animated by an interest in the historical and contemporary politics of
inequalities and injustices in the organization of development globally. She
approaches questions over development from a critical perspective, which
considers 'the international' as a product of development, and the
'development' we experience as advanced crucially also through the
'international'.
Her research addresses how
knowledge-production and representation shape and justify framings of
'development' at a macro-political level, and what this means for people. A
correlate of this is her interest in struggles against such schemes, and for
'development otherwise'. The conceptual and theoretical concerns raised in this
context form the basis of her interest in the politics of method and
methodological choices, notably with regard to social science staples such as
the (formal) comparative method, and its consequences and implications.
Her theoretical and analytical
approaches are informed by a critical interest in colonialism and its legacies,
and post-colonial and decolonial thought and politics. She is also interested
in how such insights can contribute to contemporary critical revisions of
global public political histories.
Dr. Sonny Yuliar
Dr. Sonny completed his
undergraduate education in engineering physics (Cum Laude predicate) at ITB in
1989. He earned a Ph.D degree in systems engineering from the Australian
National University with a dissertation on dissipative systems theory in 1996.
Since 1999, he has been actively
conducting research in the area of social studies of science and technology and
has carried out several studies on topics such as: culture of scientific
community, social construction of technology, knowledge systems and
development, innovation systems.
A number of scientific works were
published in the journal Mathematics of Control, System, and Signal, Automatica
Journal, System and Control Letters and Journal of Community Dynamics, as well
as various international and national conference proceedings. A number of
popular-scientific books have been prepared (as editor) on the themes of
Telematics and the Information Society, Clean Production, and Appropriate
Technology.
In 1997 he worked as a journalist
in the field of science and technology at HU Indonesia Times, and is currently
a member of the National Research Council, Commission on Social and Human
Affairs for the 2005-2008 term.
Joined as a lecturer in ITB
Development Studies starting in 2000, and in 2006 joined the Development
Management and Policy Development Expertise Group, at the ITB School of
Architecture, Planning and Policy Development.
Currently research activities concentrate on the themes of technology governance, knowledge as a social system, actor-network theory, and the social space of information.
Dr. Vivi Yulaswati
Dr. Vivi is Deputy for Maritime
Affairs and Natural Resources, Ministry of Planning in Indonesia. She holds a
PhD in Planning and Development from University of Southern California (2004),
Master in Urban and Regional Planning from University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
(1999), and took several training courses, i.e. development evaluation, change
management, social protection, and social safety net.
She joined Ministry of Planning
in Indonesia, after graduate from University of Indonesia (1991). At the
moment, she is appointed as Deputy for Maritime Affairs and Natural Resources.
As Deputy for Maritime Affairs and Natural Resources, she has the duty to
implement element for some of the duties and functions of the Ministry of
National Development Planning which is under and responsible to the Minister.
The Deputy for Maritime Affairs
and Natural Resources also has the task of coordinating and formulating
policies, synchronizing policy implementation, monitoring, evaluating and
controlling, as well as preparing strategic development initiatives across
sectors of national development planning in the maritime and natural resources
sector.
Coordination and formulation of
national development planning policies in the areas of themes, targets,
national development priority policy directions, regulatory framework,
institutional framework, funding framework, public service and investment
framework, and international cooperation on national development planning in
the maritime and natural resources sector;
The organizational structure of the Deputy for Maritime Affairs and Natural Resources consists of: Directorate of Food and Agriculture; Directorate of Forestry and Water Resources Conservation; Directorate of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries; Directorate of Energy, Mineral and Mining Resources; and the Directorate of Environment.
Petrarca Karetji, M.Si.
Petrarca (Petra) Karetji is a development expert with over 30 years of professional experience in program management, social development, networks and institutional capacity building, decentralization, and knowledge for development. His work has significantly impacted various sectors, including community-driven development, government relations, and innovation ecosystems.
Background and Education:
Born in Enarotali, West Papua, Petra’s early life in the highlands of West Papua provided him with a unique perspective on traditional cultural settings and the challenges faced by marginalized communities. He holds a Bachelor's degree in English Education and a Master's degree in Development Studies from Satya Wacana Christian University, Salatiga, Indonesia. Petra further honed his expertise through various advanced training programs and certifications, including visiting fellowships and leadership training from institutions like the Australian National University and the United Nations.
Professional Experience:
Petra currently serves as the Team Leader for the Australia Indonesia Partnership – Synergies and Collaboration to Accelerate Delivery of Basic Services (SKALA). This AUD 160 million initiative focuses on reducing disparities and poverty by improving basic service delivery in Indonesia's underdeveloped regions.
Before SKALA, Petra led Pulse Lab Jakarta, a joint initiative between the United Nations Global Pulse and the Government of Indonesia, where he repositioned the lab to remain relevant in the evolving data landscape.
His previous roles include as Team Leader for the Knowledge Sector Initiative which focused on strengthening Indonesia’s knowledge to policy ecosystem. Petra also has extensive experience with AusAID and the World Bank, managing large-scale development projects and providing strategic advice across various sectors.
Publications and Contributions:
Petra has authored and co-authored papers and reports on development policy, knowledge management, and innovative practices in development. His work is recognized for its impact on policy-making and implementation strategies in Indonesia and beyond.
Conference Theme:
At the upcoming international conference on development
studies, Petra will share his insights in line with the conference theme:
"Global and Local Innovations for Sustainable Development: Embracing
Uncertainty and Disruptive Future." Drawing from his extensive experience,
Petra will discuss how innovative approaches and adaptive strategies can
address the uncertainties and disruptions in sustainable development.