Latest Publications

The Specific Allocation Fund (DAK): Its Mechanisms and Uses

April, 2008 | Syaikhu Usman, Asep Suryahadi, Adri Poesoro, M. Sulton Mawardi, Robert A. Simanjuntak, Laode Salama, Muhammad Maulana
The SMERU Research Institute recently conducted a study on DAK which focused on three major DAK receiving sectors: education, health, and road infrastructure. The results of this study are presented in this edition of our newsletter.

The State of Local Governance and Public Services in the Decentralized Indonesia in 2006: Findings from the Governance and Decentralization Survey 2 (GDS2)

February, 2008 | Wenefrida Dwi Widyanti, Asep Suryahadi

The Effectiveness of the Raskin Program

February, 2008 | Hastuti , M. Sulton Mawardi, Bambang Sulaksono, Akhmadi , Silvia Devina, Rima Prama Artha

Impact of Supermarkets on Traditional Markets and Retailers in Indonesia’s Urban Centers

January, 2008 | Daniel Suryadarma, Adri Poesoro, Sri Budiyati, Akhmadi , Meuthia Rosfadhila

What Is to Be Done with Disasters? A Literature Survey on Disaster Study and Response

December, 2007 | Ruly Marianti
This paper aims to provide a systematic overview on various important issues and debates on efforts in understanding and managing disaster.