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This paper investigates whether minimum wage policy played any significant role in poverty reduction in Java Island, Indonesia, between 2002 and 2014. Its identification strategy exploits variation in minimum wages over time within pairs of geographically proximate districts.

This seminar discussed how local governments can play an active role in ensuring a just energy transition.

This event explores approaches to achieving a balance between environmental conservation and community welfare in marine protected area.

SMERU participated in the 2022 G20 Indonesia Presidency forum through Think20 (T20). The T20, which brings together leading think tanks worldwide, aims to provide research-based policy recommendations to G20 member countries. It consists of nine task forces which serve as the ideas bank to address various issues discussed by the G20 countries.

This study uses mixed methods to examine the challenges and opportunities to improve the quality of education. We analyze secondary data from two national educational assessments (the Assessment Nasional/ AN and the AKMI) to examine student literacy and numeracy outcomes and case studies in two districts in Indonesia.