The Head of the Department of Economics at Universitas Andalas was elected by acclamation as the General Chair of the Indonesia Economics Studies Programs Management Asociation (APSEPI) 2021-2024 at the VIrd APSEPI Congress in Malang City, East Java - Indonesia, November 6, 2021. The congress was attended by all Heads of Departments/Heads of Departments/Heads of Higher Education of Economics Study Programs. originating from Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku and Papua. This association is a forum for the department of Economics in Indonesia to build cooperation between universities to strengthen capacity in developing curriculum, research, and community service. Previously this organization was chaired by Dr. Teguh Dartanto, whose 2016-2021 term of office has ended from the University of Indonesia - Jakarta
