About

Our Value Proposition

Bridging knowledge, communication, and impact through media, data, and capacity building — to drive evidence-based policy and sustainable development in Indonesia.

What We Aim to Achieve

  • Advance Sustainable Development in Indonesia
  • Leverage Media, Data, and Communication for impact
  • Support Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Promote Environmental and Economic Harmony

We are responsible for setting the Foundation’s
mission and strategic direction and overseeing
its finances, operations, and policies.

METTA DHARMASAPUTRA
Metta Dharmasaputra is the founder of YBDI and Katadata, a leading media company in Indonesia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he specializes in economics, business, and investigative reporting. He's known for exposing one of Indonesia's largest tax scandals and has earned prestigious awards for his work.
METTA DHARMASAPUTRA

Advisory Board

ADE WAHJUDI
Ade Wahjudi is a founder of YBDI and Katadata. Before founding Katadata, he served as Program Manager in 68H Radio News (KBR), the largest radio in Indonesia that has more than 900 radio networks in 33 provinces in the country and dozens of Asian countries.
ADE WAHJUDI

Advisory Board

YENNY BACHTIAR
Yenny has over 20 years of experience in human resources. She has held key roles including Training & Recruitment Supervisor at Tempo Inti Media, HR & GA Manager and Senior Manager at ILCS and Toyo Seal Indonesia, and Vice President of Business Service at Katadata.
YENNY BACHTIAR

Executive Board

HERI SUSANTO
Heri Susanto has over 20 years of experience in media and research, focusing on economics and business. He has held key positions in various media outlets and worked at a Singapore-based business research company and Independent Research and Advisory Indonesia (IRAI) before joining Katadata.
HERI SUSANTO

Executive Board

MAULINA ULFA
Maulina Ulfa have background as researcher and communication strategist. She specializes in data analysis and strategic communication, contributing to various projects that involve insightful research and effective messaging. Her expertise helps in shaping communication strategies and providing valuable data-driven insights.
MAULINA ULFA

Executive Board

JEANY HARTRIANI
Jeany Hartriani is Co-Initiator and Manager of Katadata Green, the leading sustainability platform hub in Indonesia. She specializes in developing communication strategist and multistakeholder collaborator with focus on the green economy and sustainable development.
JEANY HARTRIANI

Executive Board

FITRIA NURHAYATI
Fitria Nurhayati is a communication strategist and researcher, responsible for creating and implementing communication strategies. Her focus is on Forest and Land Use (FOLU), Sustainable Palm Oil, and Clean Transportation.
FITRIA NURHAYATI

Executive Board

HANNA FARAH VANIA
Hanna Farah Vania is a communication strategist and researcher with more than 5 years of experience. She focuses on SDGs, Climate Mitigation, Energy Transition, environmental initiatives and corporate sustainability. She also invited at COP28 2023 at Dubai, UAE to prepare special report about Indonesia climate transition.
HANNA FARAH VANIA

Executive Board