Latest Publications

Progress of Child-Focused SDGs in Considering the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic during 2015–2021

July, 2025 | Rika Kumala Dewi, Affandi Ismail, Jonathan Farez Satyadharma, Sri Murniati
The Progress of Child-Focused SDG Report aims to support the monitoring of child-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to better un­derstand key drivers and risks that will affect future trends and trajectories in child wellbeing in Indonesia.
COVID-19

The Potential Scarring Effects of Closure Experience and Sectoral Vulnerability during the COVID-19 Pandemic on Business Investments and Labor Demand by Firms in Indonesia

July, 2025 | Ridho Al Izzati , Fauzan Kemal Musthofa, Palmira Permata Bachtiar, Asep Suryahadi
We find that, during the pandemic, firms in the high-vulnerability sectors experienced significantly lower levels of investments and labor demand than those in the low-vulnerability sectors. 
COVID-19

Lessons from Indonesia’s Public Health Risk Communication Response to COVID-19: Policy Brief

July, 2025 | World Bank
This policy brief documents lessons from Indonesia’s public health risk communication efforts.
COVID-19

Rebranding and Expanding: Social Assistance during the Jokowi Presidency

July, 2025 | Nurina Merdikawati, Ridho Al Izzati , Asep Suryahadi
This book chapter explains how Jokowi expanded and rebranded welfare programs during his tenure.

Multidimensional Child Rights Deprivation Analysis in Indonesia

July, 2025 | UNICEF Indonesia, Statistics Indonesia, The SMERU Research Institute , Social Policy Research Institute
This policy brief aims to support dialogue between policy makers on suitable policy orientations regarding children’s well-being in Indonesia.