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Dr. Ani Kartikasari is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, New Zealand, where she also serves as Director of the Yunus Centre for Social Business since 2017. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in social entrepreneurship and sustainable development, with a focus on improving rural livelihoods through value chain integration and social business models.
Education:
- PhD, Lincoln University, New Zealand
- MPhil, Cambridge University, UK
- BSc (Hons), Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia
Dr. Kartikasari's research centers on social business as a strategy for community empowerment, particularly in developing countries. She investigates how social entrepreneurship can build social capital enabling rural communities to engage in eco-tourism, micro-entrepreneurship, and value-adding activities that alleviate poverty while maintaining environmental sustainability. Her interdisciplinary approach connects economics, environmental science, and social policy to address complex development challenges.
Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on social entrepreneurship, value chain development, and sustainable consumption patterns. Recent work examines the state of social entrepreneurship in New Zealand, online food purchasing behavior during the pandemic across multiple countries, and co-creating policy changes in the fishing industry. Her research frequently employs comparative international methodologies and participatory action research approaches.
Scientific Awards:
- Teaching Excellence Award, Lincoln University (2017)
- Staff Excellence Award, Lincoln University (2018)
- Nominated for Critic and Conscience of Society Award, Lincoln University (2019)
Dr. Kartikasari actively supervises doctoral research on social entrepreneurship applications across multiple contexts including dairy farming in Sri Lanka, green consumer behavior in New Zealand, and banking efficiency in African countries. She has developed teaching excellence in courses related to social entrepreneurship, agroforestry, and international development projects. Her Yunus Centre for Social Business serves as a hub for connecting academic research with government and private sector initiatives aimed at mainstreaming social business concepts.
