Latest Publications

Parental Education and Attitudes towards Institutionalization of Children in West Java, Indonesia

December, 2024 | Michelle Andrina, José Ignacio Nazif-Muñoz, Rebecca Smith, Alice Shirley, Tata Sudrajat, Andri Yoga Utami, Monica Ruiz‑Casares
This study aims to explore caregivers' attitudes toward child institutionalization in the context of placing children in orphanages.

Towards Inclusive Energy Transition in Indonesia

December, 2024 | LPEM FEB UI , Australian National University , The SMERU Research Institute , IESR
This policy brief examines Indonesia’s energy transition goals, focusing on inclusivity and the challenges faced by women and people with disabilities.

Direct Elections and Trust in State and Political Institutions: Evidence from Indonesia’s Election Reform

December, 2024 | Ridho Al Izzati , Teguh Dartanto, Daniel Suryadarma, Asep Suryahadi
We estimate the impact of direct elections on people's trust in state and political institutions, using a major political reform in Indonesia as the source of exogenous variation.

Nawala SMERU December/XXIII/2024

December, 2024 | The SMERU Research Institute
In this edition, we are pleased to share updates on SMERU's ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries.

The Dynamics of Digitalisation of Ultra-Micro, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises During COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery Periods: Evidence from Indonesia

November, 2024 | Masagus M. Ridhwan, Asep Suryahadi, Affandi Ismail, Amelia Azjahra Hidayat
This study investigates the causal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on digitalisation adoption among Indonesia’s ultra-micro, micro, small and medium enterprises (UMSMEs) during the pandemic and recovery periods.
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