Priasto Aji
Economist, Indonesia Resident Mission, Asian Development Bank

Priasto Aji is an economist at the Asian Development Bank’s Indonesia Resident Mission. His work covers macroeconomic monitoring, structural reform, and digital transformation. He has contributed to the Asian Development Outlook series and conducts policy-oriented research on productivity, industrial development, and economic trends in ASEAN.

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Case Study

Jumpstarting a Microfinance Revolution in Indonesia to Boost Women’s Financial Inclusion

Innovative and sustained support for Grameen-style lending expanded financial services for underserved groups, including women.

   Indonesia; Finance sector development; Gender Equality; Poverty
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty; Goal 5: Gender Equality; Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Case Study

How Farmer-Led Digital Ecosystems Can Boost Yields and Incomes in Indonesia

Mobile apps enable farmers, including women smallholders, to modernize and diversify their production and transact with suppliers and buyers directly.

   Indonesia; Agriculture and natural resources; Gender Equality; Information and communications technology
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty; Goal 5: Gender Equality; Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Policy Brief

How an Efficient Port Impacts the National Economy

A study shows reducing clearance times at Indonesia's Tanjung Priok port in addition to expanding the port will contribute about 1.1% to gross domestic product.

   Indonesia; Industry and trade; Transport
   SDG: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Policy Brief

How to Prepare for El Niño

Indonesia could reduce the impact of a prolonged El Niño by easing food import restrictions and strengthening social protection and food security.

   Indonesia; Agriculture and natural resources; Economics; Social development and protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty; Goal 2: Zero Hunger