Latest Publications

The Poverty Map of Indonesia: Genesis and Significance

August, 2008 | Asep Suryahadi, Sudarno Sumarto, Chris Elbers, Widjajanti Isdijoso, Hastuti , Robert Justin Sodo
In this special edition we would like to share with our readers Wenefrida Widyanti’s major work, the SMERU Poverty Map—its genesis, contribution to poverty-related studies, and use by our stakeholders.

Qualitative Baseline Study for PNPM Generasi and PKH: The Availability and Use of the Maternal and Child Health Services and Basic Education Services in the Provinces of West Java and East Nusa Tenggara

July, 2008 | Sri Kusumastuti Rahayu, Nina Toyamah, Stella Aleida Hutagalung, Meuthia Rosfadhila, Muhammad Syukri

A Regulatory Analysis of The Specific Allocation Fund (DAK) and Horizontal Equalization in Indonesia

June, 2008 | Donald Feaver
This chapter examines the regulatory arrangements implemented by the Republic of Indonesia governing intergovernmental fiscal arrangements relating to specific funding allocations.

The Specific Allocation Fund (DAK): Mechanisms and Uses

April, 2008 | Syaikhu Usman, M. Sulton Mawardi, Adri Poesoro, Asep Suryahadi, Charles Sampford

The Specific Allocation Fund (DAK): Its Mechanisms and Uses

April, 2008 | Syaikhu Usman, Asep Suryahadi, Adri Poesoro, M. Sulton Mawardi, Robert A. Simanjuntak, Laode Salama, Muhammad Maulana
The SMERU Research Institute recently conducted a study on DAK which focused on three major DAK receiving sectors: education, health, and road infrastructure. The results of this study are presented in this edition of our newsletter.