About - Indecon

About Us

Indonesian Ecotourism Network (INDECON)

Established in 1995, we are an organization focusing in developing and promoting ecotourism in Indonesia. We particularly envisage ecotourism as one of the sustainable options of natural conservation;
by encouraging visitors to minimize the negative impact of their visit as well as encouraging local government and local community to manage their consumption of natural resources in sustainable manner. We believe that if this harmonious relation is achieved, then natural conservation can function effectively to improve welfare of local community. With more than 25 years of experience, we are now focusing our works on several technical focus areas; including:

Facilitating Sustainable Tourism Development

We facilitate you to develop sustainable tourism destinations, particularly for ecotourism and community-based tourism, by adopting sustainable tourism development principles.

Taking You to the Next Level

We provide capacity building and improving your capacity in tourism knowledge and skill, which will allow you to take your destination to the next level. We are also a learning hub, both online and offline, which you can always turn to for knowledge on sustainable tourism, ecotourism, and community-based tourism.

Planning Your Tourism Development

Planning is a range of tangible steps towards achieving your goals for your destination. We love to work together with you to plan the development of your destinations, while in the same time strengthening your local institutions.

Linking You to The Global Network

We are the hub of various networks of ecotourism stakeholders at regional and global level. By becoming of our network, you will be able to know and link to other organizations, and actively participate in these networks.

Sumatera

Kalimantan

Bali & Lesser Sunda

Java

Papua & Moluccas

Facilitation & Consultation

Training & Coaching

Tourism Product Development

Networking & Digital Marketing

Kacamata Ary - Learning Hub on Youtube

Made by Community – Product Outlet

Ary S. Suhandi

Founder, Chair and Executive Director

As founder (1995) and became director of Indonesian Ecotourism Network in 2002. In 2018, Ary also served as Vice Chair of Asian Ecotourism Network (AEN) and has been selected as Board of Global Ecotourism Network (GEN) in June 2022.

Wita Simatupang

Program Development Manager

Trained as architect (ITB, 1995) and development planner (UCL, 2000), has worked with community in promoting local potentials and community-based planning as one of the means towards destination resilience. She shares her interest in ecotourism and urbanism.

Indriani Setiawati

Finance and Operation Manager

As a nature enthusiast, Indri loves to work in the field. Graduated as biologist from ITB (1994), her research has led her to work in ecotourism development throughout Indonesia. Today, her works include small and medium scale financial management.

Rifki M. Sungkar

Research and Training Manager

Graduated as biologist from ITB (1993), He applies it in tourism and developed his expertise in product development and capacity building. Very interested in natural diversity and people, he always want to develop ecotourism as a mean to celebrate diversity.

Khaerul Anwar

Network Development Manager

Graduated as Biologist from UGM (1997), he has adventurous and loves rural community life. Active as marine biologist Khaerul is committed to environmental conservation and sustainability.

Rini Sunarsih

Project Finance

Rini Sunarsih was graduated from faculty of economic and business University of Indonesia. Its very exciting to do financial works around ecotourism people. I'm easy adapt with others and enjoy works with them. Sometimes I go to the field and enjoy the trip.

Andi Winarno

Graphic Design

Background in visual communication design, interested in tourism and art activities

Ucup

Office

I am a hard worker, always willing to learn and try, ready to help anyone

Jihan B Sahira

Project Assistance

A tourism graduate from Malang Merdeka University. She has a strong interest in social and environmental issues, which she aims to expand through his academic background in tourism. That eagerness drives her to always give back to his country through ecotourism.

April Aji Santoso

Project Assistance

He is graduated from Universitas Gadjah Mada (2020) majoring tourism. Aji found interest in tourism sales and marketing. He is comitted to helping the local communities to find their markets for their products. He likes to explore new places to learn the culture.

Ayi Daulay

Project Assistance

Graduated as Tourism Planning and Marketing Student from Medan Tourism Polytechnic (2022). Interested in various things, espicially Tourism and Human Resources Development. Ayi always love to explore and learn a new place also the locals and culture tho.

Mia Nugraheni

Project Assistance

Graduated as tourism student from Universitas Gadjah Mada (2023). She found an interest in culture and tourism development. She is committed to living a sustainable life. Mia also likes to climb mountains and explore new places.

Hazzara Kartini

Store Assistant

Graduated as Tourism student from Pancasila University (2023). Have enthusiasm and always have a high appreciation for doing new things with good initiative and communication skills.

Shabrina Rachmawati Putri

Finance

Andreas Prajurid

Local Facilitator

Graduated as a tourism student from Universitas Gadjah Mada (2023). Andre found an interest in tourism geography. He is commited to helping local communities in Rimbang Baling. He likes to hike a mountain.

“Thanks to Indecon, who has supported us in the tourist village. We previously had doubts about getting back into the world of tourism, but now we are confident and motivated to return to building our village…”

Enggra Terfii Pokdarwis Karang Sidemen Village

Exchange Learning event (Jan 2021) conducted by Indecon & Oxfam had provided new knowledge for us by sharing experiences with communities who have worked in the same field (tourism) with us. It has been very inspiring for us to develop our own potentials, such an amazing opportunity to learn from people from other countries.

Andi Malikus Shalih Pajokka Balocci (a local youth group), Pangkep District

Thank you Indecon for helping us in promoting weaving as a tourist attraction. We hope that this activity can preserve weaving and empower women.

Mala Weaver, Manua Sadap Village

“Under CREATED project, Tololela village had developed tourism.. We made crafts and homestays at our houses… and the benefits were obtained directly by our communities! Besides income, we also got knowledge and experience.