Latest Publications

Mainstreaming Welfare Improvement of the Poor and Inequality Reduction in Marine Protected Area Management

June, 2025 | Muhammad Syukri, M. Sulton Mawardi, Annabel Noor Asyah, Made Anthony Iswara
The PKM2PK Mainstreaming Toolbox is a guideline module designed to help the stakeholders in marine protected areas (MPAs) mainstream PKM2PK in MPA management.

Study on Elderly's Situation and Access to Social Protection: Life Stories Analysis

April, 2025 | TNP2K , The SMERU Research Institute
This qualitative study aims to explore the lives of older adults—both recipients and nonrecipients of elderly-specific social assistance—focusing on their well-being and access to social protection programs.

Analysis of Impact of Jakarta Elderly Card (KLJ) on the Basic Needs and Welfare of and Basic Services for the Elderly

April, 2025 | Secretariat of TNP2K, The SMERU Research Institute
This study aims to measure the impacts of Jakarta Elderly Card (KLJ) Program on the elderly welfare.

Effect of Growing Up Poor on Labor Market Outcomes: Evidence From Indonesia

April, 2025 | Mayang Rizky, Daniel Suryadarma, Asep Suryahadi
We estimate the long-term impact of child poverty on adult labour market outcomes in Indonesia, a middle-income country.

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

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.