Latest Publications

Filling the Gaps in the Social Protection System in Papua: The Importance of Adaptive Social Protection for Building the Resilience of Indigenous Papuans

September, 2024 | Nila Warda, Abdullah Faqih, Asep Kurniawan, Dimitri Swasthika Nurshadrina, Dyan Widyaningsih, Sylvia Andriyani Kusumandari
This study found that the social protection system has not effectively reached Indigenous Papuans, thus failing to build their long-term resilience.

Nawala SMERU September/XXI/2024

September, 2024 | The SMERU Research Institute

Toward Universal and Meaningful Connectivity: Strategy to Overcome Affordability Barriers

September, 2024 | Hilman Palaon, Palmira Permata Bachtiar
This policy brief addresses the issue of digital affordability and provides tailored recommendations for the G20.

Social Capital and Economic Development in a Large and Multi-Ethnic Developing Country: Evidence from Indonesia

September, 2024 | Asep Suryahadi, Arnita Rishanty, Robert Sparrow
This study explores the effects of social capital on economic development in Indonesia, a large and multi-ethnic developing country.

Improving Effectiveness of the New National Curriculum (Kurikulum Merdeka) Implementation in the Classroom

August, 2024 | Risa Wardatun Nihayah, Annabel Noor Asyah, Asep Suryahadi
This policy brief recommends the support needed to expedite the adaptation process for implementing the Merdeka Curriculum.