Latest Publications

Implementation of the 2007 Teacher Certification Program

June, 2009 | The SMERU Research Institute
In 2008 The SMERU Research Institute undertook a study of the 2007 certification program in Jambi, West Java, and West Kalimantan to understand its implementation process and perceptions of the parties involved on whether there was any influence on the quality of teachers and learning.

Implementation of the 2007 Certification Program for Practicing Teachers: A Case Study of Jambi, West Java, and West Kalimantan Provinces

June, 2009 | Hastuti , Bambang Sulaksono, Akhmadi , Muhammad Syukri, Upik Sabainingrum, Ruhmaniyati , Sudarno Sumarto, Asep Suryahadi
The study aims to understand the stages in the 2007 certification implementation process, as well as the general perceptions of teachers and other relevant parties of the influence of certification on the quality of teachers and learning.

The Effects of Location and Sectoral Components of Economic Growth on Poverty: Evidence from Indonesia

May, 2009 | Asep Suryahadi, Daniel Suryadarma, Sudarno Sumarto
In this paper, we investigate the relationship between economic growth and poverty reduction by differentiating growth and poverty into their sectoral composition and urban–rural location using data from Indonesia.

Teacher Certification and Remote Area Allowance Programs: Can They Increase The Quality of Education?

April, 2009 | Bambang Sulaksono, Sirojuddin Arif, Hastuti , Nina Toyamah, Akhmadi , Meuthia Rosfadhila, Arief Rachman, Wrenges Widyastuti
This buletin focus on SMERU’s research on Teacher Certification for Practicing Teachers and the Welfare Allowance for Teachers in Remote Areas programs.

Social Protection Programs for Poverty Reduction in Indonesia (1999–2005)

February, 2009 | Widjajanti Isdijoso, Sri Kusumastuti Rahayu, Wenefrida Dwi Widyanti, Sirojuddin Arif