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The digital transformation plays a critical role in addressing numerous development issues, including the impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The COVID-19 pandemic, which has lasted for more than two years, is also a momentum for Indonesia to get things right and ensure that the digital transformation runs smoothly and gives as much benefit as possible to all, including the poor and vulnerable.
Through the seminar series, The SMERU Research Institute provides a medium for discussions about the importance of pushing for digital transformation as a way to accelerate the postpandemic recovery in Indonesia and open more work opportunities for women.
As the host institution of Task Force 5, SMERU is responsible for leading the selection of policy brief proposals while ensuring the alignment of the briefs with the G20 and T20 agenda.
This research seeks to better understand the welfare of the elderly and the existing social protection programs targeting the group.

