Deti Kusmalawati, Ph.D., a member of the research cluster and a Planner at the Directorate of Domestic Finance and Grants, Bappenas, is an expert in urban planning and development financing with a distinguished academic background, holding a Ph.D. in Urban Planning from the University of Queensland, an MA in Development Studies from the University of Auckland, and a Bachelor’s degree in Politics and International Relations from Universitas Gadjah Mada. Specializing in governance, development planning, and land acquisition, she spearheads critical research into the complexities of infrastructure procurement, particularly regarding projects funded by foreign loans and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) frameworks. Her scholarly work and professional insights into the governance processes of land acquisition are instrumental in addressing the systemic challenges of national infrastructure development, positioning her as a vital authority in fostering efficient and sustainable development planning in Indonesia.
public administration, development planning, development financing, and land acquisition