About Us

Center for World Trade Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (CWTS UGM) is an independent academic institution committed to the advancement of knowledge, policy, and practices in international trade that are fair, inclusive, and sustainable. Since its establishment in 2008, CWTS UGM has served as a collaborative space for academics, policymakers, business actors, and civil society to examine the dynamics of global trade through political, legal, economic, socio-cultural, and human development perspectives.

With the goal of enhancing Indonesia’s trade competitiveness in the global arena, CWTS UGM produces critical studies on world trade issues while formulating relevant policy recommendations for the government, the business sector, and the wider community. By integrating research and advocacy, CWTS UGM drives the transition toward a more equitable and sustainable global trade environment

Vision

To become a center of excellence that contributes to the transformation of global trade and development that is equitable and sustainable.

Mission

To develop critical and contextual multidisciplinary research related to world trade, sustainable development, and political economy.
To serve as a policy reference center for the government, business sector, and society in formulating inclusive and competitive trade strategies.
To strengthen national and international collaborative networks to foster progressive and evidence-based policy dialogues.
To enhance human resource capacity in the field of trade through education, training, and scholarly publications.
To encourage public engagement in trade and development issues to create a policy ecosystem that is transparent, participatory, and sustainability-oriented.

Our Team

Dr. Maharani Hapsari

Director

Agustinus Moruk Taek, M.A.

Managing Director

Dr. Siti Arifah Purnamasari

Treasurer

Tsabita Prameswari, S.I.P.

Research Lead

Refina Anjani Puspita, S.I.P

Media Lead

Fayza Ardiarizky, S.I.P.

Secretarial Staff

Advisory Board

Prof. Dr. Jangkung Handoyo Mulyo, S.P., M.Ec.

Advisory Board

International Commodity Trade

Prof. Dr. Jangkung Handoyo Mulyo, S.P., M.Ec.

Advisory Board

Prof. Dr. Jangkung Handoyo Mulyo, M.Ec. adalah Guru Besar di Departemen Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Gadjah Mada. Fokus riset Prof. Jangkung mencakup ketahanan pangan, resiliensi sektor pertanian, adopsi teknologi di kalangan petani kecil, serta daya saing komoditas pertanian Indonesia di pasar global, termasuk kelapa sawit dan kopi.

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Prof. Dr. Poppy S. Winanti, S.IP., M.P.P., M.Sc.

Advisory Board

International Trade Politics

Prof. Dr. Poppy S. Winanti, S.IP., M.P.P., M.Sc.

Advisory Board

Prof. Dr. Poppy Sulistyaning Winanti, S.I.P., M.P.P., M.Sc. adalah Guru Besar Ilmu Hubungan Internasional di Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik (Fisipol), Universitas Gadjah Mada. Dikukuhkan pada Februari 2023, beliau merupakan guru besar perempuan pertama dalam bidang Hubungan Internasional di UGM. Fokus riset Prof. Poppy mencakup hubungan perdagangan global dan regional dalam kerangka ekonomi politik internasional, diplomasi ekonomi Indonesia, tata kelola sumber daya alam, transisi energi berkelanjutan, serta perspektif Negara Selatan.

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Prof. M. Hawin, S.H., LL.M., Ph.D.

Advisory Board

Commercial Law

Prof. M. Hawin, S.H., LL.M., Ph.D.

Advisory Board

Prof. M. Hawin, S.H., LL.M., Ph.D. adalah Guru Besar di Fakultas Hukum Universitas Gadjah Mada dengan spesialisasi di bidang Hak Kekayaan Intelektual (HKI), Hukum Bisnis Internasional, dan Hukum Persaingan Usaha. Riset Prof. Hawin mencakup isu-isu strategis perdagangan internasional, termasuk parallel importation, compulsory licensing, perlindungan investasi asing, dan implikasi TRIPS bagi kebijakan domestik Indonesia.