PRAKARSA is a think and do tank that was established in August 2004 in Indonesia. Its mandate is to contribute to the development of a democratic, fair and prosperous society in Indonesia. It seeks to align these ideals with socio-economic justice and welfare via knowledge production and dissemination and promoting innovative ideas for better policies. PRAKARSA engages in producing and promoting welfare policy discourse; conducting research and advocacy in social policy; conducting capacity-building initiatives for stakeholders; and developing networks between think tanks, CSOs and the private sector for policy reforms. PRAKARSA's main research themes are social policy, fiscal policy and sustainable development.

Contact details

Website:
https://theprakarsa.org/

Address:
Kompleks Rawa Bambu I Blok A No 8E, Pasar Minggu, Jakarta Selatan-12520, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

Country:
Indonesia

Sub-region:
South-Eastern Asia

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Indonesia, Southeast Asia and Asia in general
Operating languages
English , Indonesian

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
2004
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: Purnama Adil Marata, Binny Buchori, Ati Nurbaiti, Sugeng Bahagijo and Yuyun Ismawati
Founder gender: Both male & female co-founders
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Ah Maftuchan
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Ah Maftuchan
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Ah Maftuchan
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2023
Perkumpulan PRAKARSA
19
Indonesia average
27
Global average
65
% Female staff
2023
Perkumpulan PRAKARSA
53%
Indonesia average
18%
Global average
50%
Age (years)
Perkumpulan PRAKARSA
22
Indonesia average
33
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2025
Perkumpulan PRAKARSA
18%
Indonesia average
41%
Global average
47%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Perkumpulan PRAKARSA
15
Indonesia average
89
Global average
57
2023
Perkumpulan PRAKARSA
19
2022
Perkumpulan PRAKARSA
24
Financials
2022
Perkumpulan PRAKARSA
$769,515
Indonesia average
$769,515
Global average
$7,838,482,074

Social

Twitter
Followers (2025)
Perkumpulan PRAKARSA
1,257
Indonesia average
11,518
Global average
19,888
Followers (2024)
Perkumpulan PRAKARSA
1,250
Subscribers (2025)
Perkumpulan PRAKARSA
789
Indonesia average
4,639
Global average
7,436
Instagram
Followers (2025)
Perkumpulan PRAKARSA
5,808
Indonesia average
19,875
Global average
18,586

Data notes

Last updated: 15/04/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website, Organisation's social media accounts
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