Dear Readers,

This October, to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, SMERU hosted a talk show exploring how the climate crisis impacts poor and vulnerable groups in Indonesia. The discussion underscored the need for stronger cross-sector collaboration in shaping adaptive and inclusive social protection. If you missed the event, click the link in this newsletter to watch the recording and hear valuable insights from our speakers.

This edition of Nawala SMERU also features a selection of research-based reads that advocate for policies supporting vulnerable communities. You’ll find an infographic on domestic workers’ rights, a 2015 study on the effectiveness of Indonesia’s social protection system in tackling food and nutrition insecurity, and a practical guide to mainstreaming social welfare in marine conservation management.

We at SMERU believe research only makes a difference when it reaches and resonates with the public. That’s why we’re sharing our findings across multiple platforms, including social media.

Interested in learning how to communicate research effectively? Join our webinar “From Research to Social Media” hosted by the SMERU Learning Centre! You can register by scanning the barcode in this newsletter. 

Your feedback always matters to us. Feel free to send your thoughts and suggestions to comms[at]smeru.or.id. 

Widjajanti Isdijoso
Director, The SMERU Research Institute