Latest Publications

The Potential Scarring Effects of Closure Experience and Sectoral Vulnerability during the COVID-19 Pandemic on Business Investments and Labor Demand by Firms in Indonesia

July, 2025 | Ridho Al Izzati , Fauzan Kemal Musthofa, Palmira Permata Bachtiar, Asep Suryahadi
We find that, during the pandemic, firms in the high-vulnerability sectors experienced significantly lower levels of investments and labor demand than those in the low-vulnerability sectors. 
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Mainstreaming Welfare Improvement of the Poor and Inequality Reduction in Marine Protected Area Management

June, 2025 | Muhammad Syukri, M. Sulton Mawardi, Annabel Noor Asyah, Made Anthony Iswara
The PKM2PK Mainstreaming Toolbox is a guideline module designed to help the stakeholders in marine protected areas (MPAs) mainstream PKM2PK in MPA management.

Study on Elderly's Situation and Access to Social Protection: Life Stories Analysis

April, 2025 | TNP2K , The SMERU Research Institute
This qualitative study aims to explore the lives of older adults—both recipients and nonrecipients of elderly-specific social assistance—focusing on their well-being and access to social protection programs.

Analysis of Impact of Jakarta Elderly Card (KLJ) on the Basic Needs and Welfare of and Basic Services for the Elderly

April, 2025 | Secretariat of TNP2K, The SMERU Research Institute
This study aims to measure the impacts of Jakarta Elderly Card (KLJ) Program on the elderly welfare.

Effect of Growing Up Poor on Labor Market Outcomes: Evidence From Indonesia

April, 2025 | Mayang Rizky, Daniel Suryadarma, Asep Suryahadi
We estimate the long-term impact of child poverty on adult labour market outcomes in Indonesia, a middle-income country.