Mr. Nugroho Saputra is an accomplished academic and practitioner with extensive expertise in economics, finance, and public policy. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta and his Master’s degree from Universitas Gadjah Mada Yogyakarta, both in Development Economics, and further enriched his knowledge through a professional training program in finance and banking at LAPE, Limoges, France. Over the past three years, he has been actively involved in more than 60 research projects in collaboration with local governments and legislative bodies, focusing on regional investment assessments, academic drafts for local regulations, feasibility studies, and fiscal analyses. In addition to his research, he has contributed significantly to community service through policy development support and technical assistance across various districts and municipalities. His academic contributions include presenting papers at national seminars and publishing over 15 articles in reputable national and international journals, both as lead author and co-author. He has also authored several practical textbooks in economics and finance, underscoring his commitment to higher education and regional development.