Latest Publications

Nawala SMERU No. 45: October 2026

October, 2026 | The SMERU Research Institute

How Financial Digitalization Affects Business Performance and Business Innovation in Ultra-Micro, Micro, and Small Enterprises: Evidence from Indonesia

October, 2026 | Masagus M. Ridhwan, Affandi Ismail, Asep Suryahadi, Fichrie Fachrowi Adli, Kelvin Ramadhan Hidayat
This study examines the role of financial digitalization in business performance and innovation among ultra-micro, micro, and small enterprises in Indonesia.

Understanding Social Norms Related to Unpaid Care Work

October, 2026 | Luhur Bima, Rezanti Putri Pramana, Dyan Widyaningsih, Hartika Arbiyanti, Esha Adnan
This research examines male participation in unpaid care work (UCW) in Indonesia, focusing on the sociocultural context, intergenerational perspectives, and advocacy strategies to promote a more equitable distribution of care work.

Cultivating Circular Economy for Sustainability

October, 2026 | Arnita Rishanty, Solikin M. Juhro, Evie Sylviani, Asep Suryahadi, Dong Li
This chapter examines how circular economy practices enhance business productivity in Indonesia.

Solution or Illusion? The Distributional Impact of Minimum Wage on Household Food Security in Java, Indonesia

September, 2026 | Jonathan Farez Satyadharma, Eny Sulistyaningrum
This study examines the role of district-level minimum wages in shaping household food security in Indonesia, focusing on Java Island.