Latest Publications

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.

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.

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.

The Role of Parental Child Marriage in Children's Food Security and Nutritional Status: A Prospective Cohort Study in Indonesia

December, 2024 | Isnawati Hidayah, Asep Suryahadi, Flaviana Palmisano, Jessica C. Kiefte-de Jong
This study investigates the role of parental child marriage in children's food security and nutritional status.

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.