Dr. Yulia Indrawati Sari is a lecturer in the Department of International Relations at Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR). Her work bridges development studies, public policy, and governance, with a focus on community-driven approaches and social accountability.
She earned her PhD in Policy and Governance from the Australian National University. Her doctoral dissertation, "The Building of Monuments: Power, Accountability, and Community-Driven Development in Papua Province, Indonesia", examines the intersection of governance, development, and local participation.
Her research focuses on community participation, community-driven development, gender issues, and accountability in development processes. In addition to her academic role, she is actively engaged as a consultant for various local and international non-governmental organisations, contributing to policy and program development in the field of inclusive and participatory governance.