Latest Publications

Investing in Care Workers: Positioning Domestic Care Workers in Indonesia’s Care Economy

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.

Riding the Luxury: Small-Scale Housing around New Town in Bumi Serpong Damai City

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.

Low-Cost Low-Touch Information Provision, Parental Involvement, and Student Learning Outcomes: Evidence from a Government-Implemented Intervention in Indonesia

April, 2026 | Asep Kurniawan, Sandy Maulana, Dyah Pritadrajati, Niken Rarasati, Shintia Revina, Daniel Suryadarma, Florischa Ayu Tresnatri
This study examines the effectiveness of a low-cost intervention in Kebumen in addressing information and capacity barriers among parents to increase their engagement in children's education.

Nawala SMERU No. 38: March 2026

March, 2026 | The SMERU Research Institute
March marks an important moment for reflection with the observance of International Women’s Day (8 March). In this edition, we recommend a selection of research-based readings that highlight the importance of women’s perspectives in development. 

Advancing Regional Cooperation to Combat Marine Debris and Enhance Livelihoods in Indonesia: Translating Global Agendas into Local Action

March, 2026 | Maminirina Fenitra Rakotoarisoa, Heni Kurniasih, Mikea Manitra Ramalina Ranaivo
This paper aims to discuss the globally-led discourses on marine debris and its translation into the policy agendas and collaboration at regional, national and local levels.