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We publish a variety of reports, working papers, policy briefs, and other publications for policymakers and the public. Explore our publications dating back to 1998.

Nawala SMERU February/XXV/2025

Together with the Consortium of Community for Education Advocacy in Indonesia (MPPI), SMERU is committed to supporting the improvement of education quality in Indonesia.

Political Economy Analysis of Health Financing Reforms in Times of Crisis: Findings from Three Case Studies in South-East Asia

In this article, we examine recent health financing reforms in Nepal, Thailand and Indonesia, using a political economy lens.
February, 2025 | The SMERU Research Institute
Together with the Consortium of Community for Education Advocacy in Indonesia (MPPI), SMERU is committed to supporting the improvement of education quality in Indonesia.
February, 2025 | Sophie Witter, Maria Paola Bertone, Sushil Baral, Ghanshyam Gautam, Saugat K. C. Pratap, Aungsumalee Pholpark, Nurmala Selly Saputri, Arif Budi Darmawan, Nina Toyamah, Rizki Fillaili
In this article, we examine recent health financing reforms in Nepal, Thailand and Indonesia, using a political economy lens.
February, 2025 | Tiara Marthias, Kanya Anindya, Nurmala Selly Saputri, Likke Prawidya Putri, Rifat Atun, John Tayu Lee
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 | The SMERU Research Institute
This issue of our newsletter features a white paper presenting the results of a simulation on the impact of the energy transition on the welfare of vulnerable groups.
December, 2024 | Michelle Andrina, José Ignacio Nazif-Muñoz, Rebecca Smith, Alice Shirley, Tata Sudrajat, Andri Yoga Utami, Monica Ruiz‑Casares
This study aims to explore caregivers' attitudes toward child institutionalization in the context of placing children in orphanages.

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