Latest Publications

The Impact of “Islamic Banks Only” Policy on Financial and Economic Development in Indonesia’s Aceh Region

May, 2026 | Masagus M. Ridhwan, Dinda Thalia Andariesta, Affandi Ismail, Asep Suryahadi
This paper aims to evaluate the impact of an “Islamic bank only” policy in the Aceh region, Indonesia, which allows only Islamic banks to operate in the region starting from 2019, on the region’s financial and economic developments.

Nawala SMERU No. 39: April 2026

April, 2026 | The SMERU Research Institute

Investing in Care Workers: Positioning Domestic Care Workers in Indonesia’s Care Economy

April, 2026 | Valentina Yulita Dyah Utari, Asep Kurniawan, Sylvia Andriyani Kusumandari, Hening Wikan Sawiji, Hartika Arbiyanti, Esha Adnan
This study investigates the evolving role of domestic workers (pekerja rumah tangga/PRT) in Indonesia's care economy.

Riding the Luxury: Small-Scale Housing around New Town in Bumi Serpong Damai City

April, 2026 | Rendy Adriyan Diningrat
This study aims to provide an initial understanding of the extent to which free riders influence the post-suburbanization process in the context of new town development.

Low-Cost Low-Touch Information Provision, Parental Involvement, and Student Learning Outcomes: Evidence from a Government-Implemented Intervention in Indonesia

April, 2026 | Asep Kurniawan, Sandy Maulana, Dyah Pritadrajati, Niken Rarasati, Shintia Revina, Daniel Suryadarma, Florischa Ayu Tresnatri
This study examines the effectiveness of a low-cost intervention in Kebumen in addressing information and capacity barriers among parents to increase their engagement in children's education.