Latest Publications

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

April, 2025 | Sri Kusumastuti Rahayu, Axel Aquila Briliandiva, Agung Setiawan, Atin Prihatin, Dyah Larasati, Fajar Agung Wahono, Hafiz Arfyanto, Affandi Ismail, Lia Amelia, Nina Toyamah, Ruhmaniyati , Asep Suryahadi
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.

Nawala SMERU February/XXV/2025

February, 2025 | The SMERU Research Institute
Together with the Consortium of Community for Education Advocacy in Indonesia (MPPI), SMERU is committed to supporting the improvement of education quality in Indonesia.

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.

Effective Coverage for Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Newborn Health: An Analysis of Geographical and Socioeconomic Inequalities in 39 Low- and Middle-Income Countries

February, 2025 | Tiara Marthias, Kanya Anindya, Nurmala Selly Saputri, Likke Prawidya Putri, Rifat Atun, John Tayu Lee
This study aims to explore the effective coverage of reproductive, maternal, neonatal and newborn health (RMNCH) services and examines socioeconomic and rural and urban disparities in 39 LMICs.