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This paper examines the long-term impact of historical railroads on employment in Java. During the Second Industrial Revolution, the Dutch colonial administration built an extensive railroad network in Java—the political and economic center of Indonesia. The primary objective was to boost Java’s export crops, particularly sugar, to the European market.
SMERU provides technical assistance to the Kabupaten Bekasi Government in developing indicators and criteria to identify poor communities.
Background: Inadequate access to quality maternal and child health services leads to poor health outcomes for millions of women, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aims to explore the effective coverage of reproductive, maternal, neonatal and newborn health (RMNCH) services and examines socioeconomic and rural and urban disparities in 39 LMICs.
January 2025 marks SMERU's 24th anniversary, a milestone reflecting years of experience and knowledge gained through extensive research. We will not stop here. We remain committed to contributing through research that supports the realization of an Indonesian society free of all forms of poverty and inequality.
This project aims to revitalize the Consortium of Community for Education Advocacy in Indonesia (MPPI) to continue efforts in driving educational system reform in Indonesia through an evidence-based approach.
