Biondi Sima’s passions are to espouse digital, development and diplomacy as well as to leverage these concepts to narrow inequality and empower youth. He is a digital government consultant at the World Bank and is also an international relations lecturer at Hasanuddin University. Biondi previously led the implementation arm of the West Java Governor’s digital unit, Jabar Digital Service, where he designed the Digital Village program, supervised the crisis center and played a leadership role for the tech and data driven policy intervention for the West Java COVID-19 task force. Biondi holds double master’s on economic policy and sustainable edvelopment from SciencesPo Paris and Peking University Beijing. Born and raised in Palu, Biondi founded the Palu Produktif to build a cohort of young people in his hometown who fell victim to frequent disaster events such as the tsunami and liquefaction in 2018. 

IVLP Impact Award Project: Palu Produktif

This project enhanced the transferable skills of youth between the ages of 17 and 30 so that they could compete and be resilient in the workforce, equipping them with skill sets rarely taught in formal education. A total of 430 people were engaged, including 30 from partner organizations, 10 volunteers, 13 mentors and 7 speakers. The project included six online modules, two virtual activities and one in-person event. Participants learned about topics ranging from financial and digital literacy to resilience and disaster management.

"It is critical to deepen my understanding in data [and] digital literacy so that I can adapt [and] advance in the professional world." - Workshop Participant

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Biondi participated in the IVLP Project: Social Influencers for Social Good, organized by the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International Center in partnership with Colorado Springs World Affairs Council, San Antonio Council for International Visitors, and the International Citizen Diplomacy of Los Angeles.

Biondi's exchange experience led to the development of his IVLP Impact Award Project: "I am grateful to be a part of a supportive community. My participation in IVLP has truly transformed the way I perceive social media in mobilizing a community and creating impact for good. The impact award will enable our community to double down on our outreach and impact."

U.S. Communities Visited Virtually

Los Angeles, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Washington, DC; San Antonio, TX

Country: Indonesia

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