Achmad Kautsar, MSi is a lecturer and researcher specializing in health economics, possessing over eight years of expertise in both academic and applied economic research. His expertise encompasses data collecting and management, specifically for extensive health economics projects, like the WHO’s HIV campaign and UNICEF’s Cost of Not Breastfeeding study. Achmad Kautsar have developed and executed Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) systems for survey-based impact assessments and possess robust analytical capabilities in econometrics. I once held a position at the World Bank within the Social Protection and Jobs Global Practice, where I contributed to the formulation of evidence-based policies. I have presented research at many international conferences and established a student-oriented economics community designed to elucidate economic ideas and enhance data analysis skills using a Training of Trainers (ToT) methodology.

S1 : Ilmu Ekonomi, Universitas Padjajaran, Indonesia
S2 : Ilmu Ekonomi, Universitas Padjajaran, Indonesia

Ekonomi Pembangunan
Pengantar Ilmu Ekonomi
Perekonomian Indonesia
Ekonometrika 1
Ekonometrika 2
Ekonomi Sumber Daya Manusia dan Ketenagakerjaan
Model Ekonomi Kualitatif
Pengantar Ilmu Ekonomi
Ekonomi Digital

Achmad Kautsar, M.Si is a lecturer and researcher in health economics with extensive experience in applied research and policy analysis. He has collaborated with WHO, UNICEF, the World Bank, and UNDP on large-scale health and development projects, with expertise in survey design, impact evaluation, and econometric analysis.

Health Economics
Microeconomics

Research Experience:
1. World Bank (Social Protection and Jobs Division, Indonesia)
- Conducted data analysis and reporting for social protection evaluations
- Developed survey instruments using Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI)
- Contributed to the World Bank report on inclusive social protection in Indonesia
2. UNICEF – Cost of Not Breastfeeding (2014)
- Collected and managed field data
- Provided health economics analysis for national and regional breastfeeding cost estimations
3. WHO – HIV “Test & Treat” Strategy Feasibility Study (2014)
- Conducted fieldwork and data collection for HIV intervention evaluation
- Supported analysis for health policy recommendations
4. Center for Economics and Development Studies (CEDS) – Universitas Padjadjaran
- Health Service Guarantee Schemes for Catastrophic Diseases (2017): Led field data collection and analysis
5. Public Policy and District Masterplan (2014): Supported regional development planning through policy research
6. RCT Project – SMS Intervention for Student Behavior Change (2018)
- Conducted randomized controlled trial research
- Evaluated behavioral outcomes using survey and econometric analysis
7. SME Development and Creative Economy Research (2017)
- Field data collection and stakeholder analysis in Yogyakarta
- Assessed policy implications for local entrepreneurship
8. Health Outcomes and Socioeconomic Determinants Research (2021–2024)
Publication
1. Marriage and Economic Status as Predictors of Depressed Symptoms (2024). Economic and Financial Indonesia – University of Indonesia
2. Can the Level of Well-Being Buy Happiness? (2023). Jurnal Ekonomi Pembangunan – BRIN
3. Socioeconomic Status and Demographics Effect on Birth Weight (2023). Jurnal Family and Society – IPB University
4. Socio-Economic Status and Depression in Marriage (2023) Jurnal Family and Society – IPB University
5. Effectiveness of Fintech P2P Lending and Training for Women Microentrepreneurs (2023). World Bank Working Paper
6. Tuberculosis in Indonesia: Do Socioeconomic and Environmental Factors Matter? (2023). University of Indonesia Public Health Journal
7. Probability of Heart Disease and TB Based on Socioeconomic Demographics (2022). University of Indonesia Public Health Journal
8. Impact of Indonesia Smart Card Program for People with Disabilities (2022). Internal research paper (publication pending)
9. District Health Spending and Disease Rates in Sumatra (2021). Internal research report
10. Does Financial Literacy Improve Household Welfare in Indonesia? (2020). Internal working paper
11. Impact of IDU’s Socioeconomic Status on HIV Risk in Bandung (2016). Field research under WHO project

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International Student Conference on Asia Africa Studies
2023 : Reviewer Jurnal Ilmu Keluarga dan Konsumen
2024 : Pengembangan Kurikulum Ekonomi Digital untuk SMA sederajat di Jabodetabek

1. Research Analyst – Social Protection and Jobs (World Bank Indonesia, 2021–2023)
2. Technical Expert – UNDP Indonesia, (2024–Present)
3. Lecturer – Universitas Pertamina, (2016–Present)
4. Research Assistant – UNICEF & WHO Projects (2014–2015)
5. RCT Field Research Assistant – SMS Intervention Study, (CEDS UNPAD, 2018)
6. Health Insurance Policy Research – (CEDS UNPAD, 2017)
7. Creative Economy and SME Research, (2017)