Policy Research
Indonesian rural youth face challenges accessing farmland and sustaining an agricultural livelihood while their labour is not necessarily absorbed by other sectors. In that context, the Omnibus Law on Job Creation (Law No. 11 of 2020) promises to liberalise trade and investment across multiple sectors, including agriculture and food security.
SMERU is conducting a study to support the development of Kota (City of) Bogor’s health sector strategies, which covers maternal and child health, noncommunicable diseases, and mental health.
This study will provide evidence and analysis to guide policymakers in making informed budget allocation decisions for social protection programs for children with disabilities.
This infographic, titled "It Takes Two to Share the Load", highlights the gap between social norms and actual behavior regarding men’s involvement in unpaid care work. Findings from SMERU’s research, “Understanding Social Norms Related to Unpaid Care Work”, show that while 80% of men believe doing care work is normal, only a few actually participate.
This study examines the potential for green jobs in the textile and textile products (TPT) subsector and provides policy recommendations to help accelerate Indonesia’s transition toward a green economy.
