JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – Economist Sri Adiningsih has been appointed as the Head of the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres), Kompas.com reported.
Yusuf Kartanegara, one member of the President Jokowi’s Advisory Council, confirmed Adiningsih’s appointment on Tuesday (Jan. 27).
Sri Adiningsih is known as an economist from the Gadjah Mada University (UGM). She has a close relationship with PDI-P Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sri was the co-founder of the Megawati Institute. During and after the 2014 presidential race, Sri was member of Jokowi’s economy team. (haryantosuharman@yosefardi.com)