Latest Publications

Political Economy Analysis of Health Financing Reforms in Times of Crisis: Findings from Three Case Studies in South-East Asia

February, 2025 | Sophie Witter, Maria Paola Bertone, Sushil Baral, Ghanshyam Gautam, Saugat K. C. Pratap, Aungsumalee Pholpark, Nurmala Selly Saputri, Arif Budi Darmawan, Nina Toyamah, Rizki Fillaili
In this article, we examine recent health financing reforms in Nepal, Thailand and Indonesia, using a political economy lens.

Nawala SMERU January/XXIV/2025

January, 2025 | The SMERU Research Institute
This issue of our newsletter features a white paper presenting the results of a simulation on the impact of the energy transition on the welfare of vulnerable groups.

Direct Elections and Trust in State and Political Institutions: Evidence from Indonesia’s Election Reform

December, 2024 | Ridho Al Izzati , Teguh Dartanto, Daniel Suryadarma, Asep Suryahadi
We estimate the impact of direct elections on people's trust in state and political institutions, using a major political reform in Indonesia as the source of exogenous variation.

The Role of Parental Child Marriage in Children's Food Security and Nutritional Status: A Prospective Cohort Study in Indonesia

December, 2024 | Isnawati Hidayah, Asep Suryahadi, Flaviana Palmisano, Jessica C. Kiefte-de Jong
This study investigates the role of parental child marriage in children's food security and nutritional status.

Towards Inclusive Energy Transition in Indonesia

December, 2024 | LPEM FEB UI , Australian National University , The SMERU Research Institute , IESR
This policy brief examines Indonesia’s energy transition goals, focusing on inclusivity and the challenges faced by women and people with disabilities.