Zakka Basuki

Zakka is a Research Associate at J-PAL Southeast Asia where he works in microfinance and social fund sector. Prior to joining J-PAL in 2024, Zakka worked as a professional for three years within the governmental bodies of Indonesia, including the Ministry of National Development Planning and Bank of Indonesia. His role included supporting policy analysis, macroeconomics analysis, and managing various programs under government's mid-term and short-term development plan (RPJMN and RKP). Zakka took his master's degree in economics from Korea University