Latest Publications

A Growing Light in the Lagging Region in Indonesia: The Impact of Village Fund on Rural Economic Growth

September, 2022 | Sudarno Sumarto, Teguh Dartanto, Nurlatifah Hartojo, Mohamad Ikhsan
This study examines the causal effects of Village Fund transfer on the rural economic growth of underdeveloped villages in Indonesia.

Study of Nutrition and Maternal and Child Health Services During The COVID-19 Pandemic: Kabupaten Manggarai Barat Series

September, 2022 | Nina Toyamah, Rika Kumala Dewi, Nurmala Selly Saputri, Maudita Dwi Anbarani
The study discovers that there is a decline in the nutrition and MCH service achievement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19

The Families First Program to Prevent Child Abuse: Results of a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial in West Java, Indonesia

September, 2022 | Michelle Andrina, Monica Ruiz‑Casares, Brett D. Thombs, Nancy E. Mayo, Susan C. Scott, Robert William Platt
We conducted a cluster randomized controlled trial and randomly assigned 20 rural and urban villages in West Java, Indonesia, to intervention or waitlist.

Men- and women-owned/led MSMEs and the COVID-19 Policy Responses in Indonesia

September, 2022 | Niken Kusumawardhani, Rizki Fillaili, Wandira Larasati, Hening Wikan Sawiji, Farhan Anshary, Muhammad Soufi Cahya Gemilang, Rinanda Dwirintha Putri, Uray Maharani Pertiwi
This study finds that slightly more women MSMEs suffered a sales decline and an increase in the cost of production compared to men MSMEs.
COVID-19

A Study on Readiness for School Reopening during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study in Ten Kabupaten

September, 2022 | Ulfah Alifia, Rezanti Putri Pramana, Gianina Amadira
In a collaboration between INOVASI and SMERU, this study focuses on the readiness and response by local governments regarding learning and implementation of central policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.