Latest Publications

May, 2026 | The SMERU Research Institute
Dive into our latest insights on overcoming gender gaps in the digital economy, reimagining education systems, and securing the foundation of family wellbeing through stronger care work policies.
May, 2026 | Masagus M. Ridhwan, Dinda Thalia Andariesta, Affandi Ismail, Asep Suryahadi
This paper aims to evaluate the impact of an “Islamic bank only” policy in the Aceh region, Indonesia, which allows only Islamic banks to operate in the region starting from 2019, on the region’s financial and economic developments.
April, 2026 | The SMERU Research Institute
April, 2026 | Valentina Yulita Dyah Utari, Asep Kurniawan, Sylvia Andriyani Kusumandari, Hening Wikan Sawiji, Hartika Arbiyanti, Esha Adnan
This study investigates the evolving role of domestic workers (pekerja rumah tangga/PRT) in Indonesia's care economy.
April, 2026 | Rendy Adriyan Diningrat
This study aims to provide an initial understanding of the extent to which free riders influence the post-suburbanization process in the context of new town development.