We are delighted to welcome Dr Sumedi, Director for National Priority Infrastructure Project Planning and Development at Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development and Planning (BAPPENAS), to the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) as a new Visiting Fellow.

Dr Sumedi is currently leading the development of guidelines for sustainable infrastructure in Indonesia, a key area of work for the Ministry. At the University of Bath, he will work closely with Dr Yixian Sun and the SGAIN project team to compare existing international and national standards on sustainable infrastructure and develop recommendations for suitable standards for Indonesia.

This fellowship will strengthen the University’s collaboration with BAPPENAS, particularly through Dr Sun’s team, and pave the way for expanded joint work on nature-based solution projects in Indonesia.

Ashley Lait, Head of Policy Programmes and Communications at IPR, who met with Dr Sumedi last week, said: "It was fascinating to meet Dr Sumedi and hear about his work at BAPPENAS, particularly the challenges and opportunities presented by Indonesia’s infrastructure projects related to biodiversity, connecting islands and creating local growth. We hope that this fellowship offers a great opportunity for both Dr Sumedi and colleagues at the University of Bath."

To arrange a meeting with Dr Sumedi, or to find out more about our Visiting Fellows programme, please contact Claudia Torres-Cervantes, IPR Co-ordinator: ctc46@bath.ac.uk