Ari Aji Cahyono

Ari Aji Cahyono

Research Associate, Project Officer

Profile

Ari joined ERIA in March 2025 as a Research Associate in the Agriculture Unit, focusing on food security, agro-technology, and sustainability aspect.

Before joining ERIA, he was an agricultural and environmental project specialist with over seven years of experience in agro-industry, sustainable agriculture, environmental governance, and digital farming. Passionate about agricultural policy and economics, he has worked with international organizations, private sectors, and policymakers to drive data-driven solutions for Indonesia’s agricultural sector. His diverse background includes roles as a university lecturer, business development lead, researcher, and sustainability specialist.

Expertise

  • Agricultural Innovation and Economics
  • Food Security
  • Sustainable Agriculture

Education

2015-2016

Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

Newcastle University, UK

2009-2014

Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness

Universitas Gadjah Mada

Experience

2021 – 2024

Lead for Agri-food Industrial Cluster, Sustainable Sourcing, and Sustainability Studies

Kaleka

2018 – 2021

Lead for Marketing and Business Development Digital Agriculture

PT Mitra Sejahtera Membangun Bangsa

2017 – 2018

Lecturer

Agricultural Economics at Universitas Gadjah Mada

ERIA Chapter

Promoting Sustainable Agricultural Development in ASEAN: Focusing on Decarbonisation and Digitalisation
  1. Event Report-Agriculture April 2026 - (Full Report)
Digitalisation in Agriculture and Food Systems in ASEAN: Pathways to Its Resilience and Sustainability
  1. ERIA Policy Brief 2025-12 - (Full Report)