Guntur Sugiyarto

Principal Economist, ADB Central and West Asia Department

Guntur has published a significant number of papers on a wide range of development issues, such as competitiveness, investment, tourism economics, labor markets, poverty, CGE modeling, trade liberalization, taxation, commodity prices, biofuel and food security, education, infrastructure, fragility, and migration. Before joining ADB in 2004, he worked for the universities of Nottingham and Warwick in the United Kingdom and the Central Bureau of Statistics in Indonesia.

Engineering is one of the six regulated professions under MRAs signed by ASEAN countries.

ASEAN Needs More Skills Mobility to Realize AEC Potential

Mutual recognition arrangements can help ASEAN stop the brain drain, and remain globally competitive.

Guntur Sugiyarto

Big data and analytics are a growing area of interest in international development. Photo: Kevin Ku

Can Big Data Help Us Make Better Development Decisions?

Data-driven decision making can be a powerful tool in the world of international development but it requires careful planning and management.

Werner E. Liepach, Guntur Sugiyarto

In Central Asia, major reforms are needed for the economy to survive the pandemic. Photo: Laurentiu Morariu

Countries in Central and West Asia Must Avoid a COVID-19 Race to the Bottom

Governments in Central and West Asia must commit to reforms and get them right, or face a downward spiral. The costs of the crisis are already obvious in rising deficits and debt. There is no room for complacency.

Guntur Sugiyarto, Werner E. Liepach

The money that overseas workers around the world send home to support their families has been severely jeopardized by COVID-19. Photo: Josue Isai Ramos Figueroa

COVID-19 is a Serious Blow to the Remittances That Millions of Families Depend Upon

The pandemic has created an unprecedented crisis for overseas workers and the remittances they send home. But with the right actions by governments, it could also be a chance for long-term change.

Werner E. Liepach, Guntur Sugiyarto

Asian people living around the world can help finance development efforts in their home countries. Photo: Mauro Mora

Diaspora Financing can Help Fund Asia’s Infrastructure Needs

Asia’s vast global diaspora – which includes many skilled, highly educated and prosperous people – is a strong potential source of financing for the region’s infrastructure and other development needs.

Guntur Sugiyarto, Dewan Anas Mushtaq

Highways are a key aspect of the infrastructure needed for economic corridors. Photo: ADB

How to Unlock the Transformative Power of Economic Corridors in Asia

Economic corridors have the potential to bridge infrastructure gaps, foster industrial growth, and promote economic diversification, playing a pivotal role in propelling Asia towards a more inclusive and sustainable growth trajectory.

Guntur Sugiyarto, Dewan Anas Mushtaq