In 2014, I found good and informative research publications by SMERU and used them in writing my master's thesis. In 2015, SMERU's Pak Darno came to the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas to provide some advice, and his talk inspired me to join SMERU. In addition, because SMERU also partners with donors, it made me think that starting a career at SMERU would also open up the opportunities for a career on the donor side.
SMERU is very serious and detailed, and continuously strives to put forward facts in their reports/publications. This makes me proud, and I will not forget to mention that SMERU is an institution with very strong competence. In addition, the companionship at SMERU also fosters a sense of belonging and enthusiasm for work. So much fellow support is available. Such warmth does not stop in the work environment but goes on outside the office.
