Technology, AI & Digitalization
We examine how technology and AI reshape education, work, inclusion, and climate-responsive economies.
Applied across four domains
Technology will shape the future.Evidence should shape technology
01 / Foundation
Working at the intersection of evidence & action
Indonesia's digital transformation is moving faster than the evidence needed to guide it. AI, digital platforms, and services powered by data are often deployed before their effects on people, institutions, and equity are independently evaluated. This happens against a backdrop of regional disparities, institutional diversity, demographic transitions, and climate vulnerability.
Public institutions, development partners, and civil society organizations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate impact, improve effectiveness, and align technology programs with national priorities over time.
We serve as a trusted partner for national and subnational governments, development agencies and donors running digital transformation programs, NGOs and foundations, and technology or social impact organizations responsible for digital services for the public.
Evidence Generation
Rigorous research that uses technology and meets academic and practical standards.
Policy Advisory
Deep understanding of Indonesia's digital, social, and economic landscape.
Institutional Strengthening
Turning data and insight into actionable operational improvements and stronger program reach.
02 / Capabilities
Specialized domain expertise
Solutions grounded in evidence and enabled by technology for institutions navigating digital transformation across Asia and the Pacific.
Diagnostic & Design
Before Programs
Design before delivery matters. We help institutions build strong foundations through baseline studies, theory of change development, and rigorous risk assessments.
# Baseline# ToC# Risk Assessment# Digital Readiness Assessment
Monitoring & Learning
During Programs
Continuous monitoring that informs learning, adaptation, and timely technical decisions during implementation.
# MEL# Dashboards# Adaptation# AI Assisted Analysis
Impact Evaluation
After Program
Understanding what truly changed and why through rigorous impact evaluations and policy synthesis.
# Impact Eval# Policy Brief# Algorithmic Impact Assessment
Institutional Strengthening
Technical Assistance
Specialized support to transform organizational systems and delivery mechanisms for sustainable growth.
# Capacity# Systems# Strategy
Field Operations
Data Collection
Research at scale with rigorous digital quality control and extensive community surveys.
# Surveys# Field Ops# Digital Survey Tools# Interactive Monitoring Dashboards
Capacity Building
Organizational Learning
Turning operational data into strategic institutional knowledge and sustainable program growth.
# Workshops# Toolkit# Digital Toolkit Design
03 / Focus
Key Pillars of Research
Education systems shape productivity, mobility, and lasting economic resilience. We examine the full pathway from learning outcomes to workforce participation.
Areas of work
- Education quality and governance
- TVET and vocational reform
- School to work transition
Labor systems are evolving due to demographic change, technological shifts, and structural transformation.
Areas of work
- Labor market diagnostics
- Workforce development
- Informal economy analysis
Inclusive development requires expanding opportunity across regions and groups.
Areas of work
- Gender responsive programming
- Youth empowerment
- Vulnerable communities
Economic transformation must operate within ecological limits. Planetary economics integrates climate realities into education systems, labor markets, and economic planning.
Areas of work
- Energy transition and green jobs
- Climate resilient local economies
- Just transition strategies
Research Portfolio
Evidence in Motion
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Citation 01Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy & Economic Development
Artificial Intelligence Preparedness and Global Macroeconomic Conditions: A Cross-Country Analysis of 165 Countries and a Case Study of Indonesia
This research examines the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) preparedness and global macroeconomic conditions across 165 countries, with a specific focus on Indonesia. Using the IMF's Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index (AIPI) 2023 and World Bank macroeconomic indicators from 2015 to 2024, the study applies descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, regression models, and spatial analysis to assess patterns in AI readiness and economic performance. The findings reveal strong correlations between AI preparedness, GDP per capita, and internet connectivity, alongside substantial disparities across income groups and geographical regions. However, after accounting for initial income levels and historical economic conditions, AI preparedness shows no statistically significant independent association with key macroeconomic outcomes in 2024. Indonesia performs above the global and regional AIPI medians, although innovation and economic integration remain areas for improvement. The report provides evidence-based insights into AI readiness, economic development, and policy priorities, highlighting the importance of digital infrastructure, human capital, innovation, and governance.
- Primary writer
- Impact Cannot Wait (ICW)
- Published
- 2026
- Organization
- Internal Research
05 / Collective
A multidisciplinary engine of discovery
A collective of researchers, analysts, and policy experts united by one mission: impact grounded in evidence
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Prioritize Perspective
Founder & Lead ResearcherYusuf Faisal
Yusuf Faisal
Martak
Key engagements
- Executive Office of the President (KSP)
- DKI Jakarta Provincial Government
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Manpower
Key Institutional Engagements
- Executive Office of the President (KSP)
- DKI Jakarta Provincial Government
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Manpower
A multidisciplinary researcher with extensive experience across education, labor, social inclusion, and planetary economy, with a particular focus on impact evaluation, monitoring and evaluation, and policy design grounded in evidence.
His career bridges advisory roles at the highest levels of Indonesian government with rigorous field research. He brings direct policy influence and academic discipline into everything the organization builds.
Trust & Verification
Our Collaborative Ecosystem
Central Gov
Strategic Advisory
Foundations
Grant Evaluation
Bilateral Agencies
Multisectoral Projects
Universities
Research Partnership
Private Sector
ESG Verification
Think Tanks
Advocacy Support
UN Agencies
Policy Alignment
We collaborate with governments, development partners, international and national NGOs, universities, research institutions, and private sector actors committed to measurable social impact.
07 / Engage