Bambang Widjojanto
Senior Advisor
Governance, Arbitration & Strategic Disputes
Bambang Widjojanto is a Senior Advisor at WDP, an advocate, a lectures at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels at the university and an arbitrator listed with BANI Arbitration Center. A former Deputy Chairman of Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Republic of Indonesia 2011–2015, he brings experience across public office, institutional reform, dispute resolution, human rights advocacy, and legal education.
His career includes leadership within Indonesia’s legal aid movement, government advisory on corruption prevention, and representation in constitutional and electoral disputes. He holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in law from Universitas Padjadjaran, and a bachelor’s degree in law from Universitas Jayabaya.
At WDP, Bambang provides strategic counsel on matters involving governance, accountability, institutional interests, and complex disputes. His approach combines legal analysis with an understanding of how decisions affect organisations, stakeholders, reputation, and public trust.
Areas of Focus
Governance & Institutional Advisory
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Anti-Corruption & Public Accountability
Constitutional & Electoral Matters
Human Rights & Access to Justice
Selected Experience
Bambang’s experience spans public institutions, legal practice, arbitration, and civil society. The following includes roles and matters undertaken before and alongside his work with WDP.
Anti-Corruption & Institutional Leadership
Previously served as Deputy Chairman of Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) from 2011 to 2015. His experience in public office brings an institutional perspective to corruption prevention, enforcement, accountability, and the responsibilities of decision-makers.
Government Advisory & Public Governance
Chaired Jakarta’s Corruption Prevention Committee, established in 2018 within the Governor’s Development Acceleration Team (TGUPP). The committee’s mandate included strengthening public governance, protecting regional revenue, and coordinating corruption prevention across institutions.
Constitutional & Electoral Disputes
Represented clients in presidential and regional election results disputes before Indonesia’s Constitutional Court. His experience includes his role as Coordinator of the Legal Team for Prabowo Subianto in the 2019 Presidential Election and for Anies Baswedan in the 2024 Presidential Election, the Papua gubernatorial election disputes and the Padang and Ponorogo regional election disputes, including proceedings following a repeat vote in Papua.
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Listed as an arbitrator with BANI Arbitration Center. His professional background encompasses both arbitration and legal representation, complementing his experience in disputes involving legal rights, institutional interests, and public accountability.
Justice Sector Reform
Served as an expert supporting reform at Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office between 2006 and 2009. He also participated in selection processes for the Prosecutorial Commission, adhoc corruption court judges, and Supreme Court justices.
Legal Aid, Human Rights & Civil Society
Previously chaired the governing board of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), following earlier work with LBH Jakarta and LBH Jayapura. He contributed to the establishment of the Consortium for Agrarian Reform (KPA), National Legal Reform Consortium (KRHN), KontraS, and Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW), alongside advocacy supporting indigenous communities in Papua.
Education
Universitas Padjadjaran
Doctorate in Law (Dr.)
Universitas Padjadjaran
Master of Laws (M.H.)
Universitas Jayabaya
Bachelor of Laws (S.H.)
Academic Engagement & Recognition
Teaching & Research
Universitas Djuanda
Teaches in the Master of Laws programme, with expertise in business crime and corruption offences. His teaching includes legal policy, business crime, and law and globalisation. His research examines criminal violations arising in business and corporate contexts.
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award, 1993
Received international recognition for his human rights advocacy, particularly his work supporting indigenous communities in Papua.
Selected Publications
Berkelahi Melawan Korupsi: Tunaikan Janji, Wakafkan Diri
Book · 2016
Bambang Widjojanto
Intrans Publishing
Reflections on anti-corruption practice, institutional challenges, and experiences during his leadership at Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission.
Relasi Korupsi Korporasi dan Korupsi Politik: Kajian Awal Melacak Korupsi Politik di Korporasi
Journal Article · 2017
Bambang Widjojanto
Integritas: Jurnal Antikorupsi, 3(1), 31–52
An initial examination of the relationship between corporate corruption and political corruption.