Latest Publications

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.

Longitudinal Pattern of Multimorbidity in Older Adult Population: Latent Transition Analysis in 34 Countries

July, 2025 | Ridho Al Izzati , Eduwin Pakpahan
This study investigates the longitudinal patterns and transitions of multimorbidity status of people over age 50 in 34 countries.

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

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

July, 2025 | Aisyah Putri Mayangsari , Ana Rosidha Tamyis, Arjuni Rahmi Barasa, Lia Amelia
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Indonesia’s public health risk communication strategies in enhancing knowledge and practices regarding infection prevention.
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