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This updated strategic review aims to build on the comprehensive and detailed understanding of the national food security and nutrition situation 2019-2020.

 

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SMERU aims to fill the gaps in knowledge and data availability by working closely with local government officials in relevant local government working units.

 

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The study aims to understand the welfare of the elderly who live with and without social protection and the implementation of the existing social protection programs.

 

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SMERU takes the initiative to conduct research in the social, economic, education, and health fields, and on policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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SMERU’s initiation to provide research-based evidence to this policy discourse is also motivated by direct communication with several e-commerce companies that approach SMERU for commissioning study on measuring the social impact of their operations, as well as interaction with various startup companies.

Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM): A Case Study of Primary and Junior High School Students in Indonesia

Global studies reveal that there are correlations between sanitation facilities in schools and transition rate as well as attendance rate of female students when they are menstruating. In Indonesia, most primary schools are lacking in terms of sanitation facilities’ hygiene, however studies about menstrual hygiene management (MHM) are still limited.

Child Multidimensional Poverty in Indonesia

In general poverty reduction uses two approaches: economic development to increase income, and community empowerment to improve the capacity of human resources. The success of poverty reduction schemes is determined, among others, by its policy and targeting accuracy. The policy can be targeted at the community, family, or individual which is disaggregated by age and gender.

Understanding Metropolitan Poverty: The Profile of Poverty in Jabodetabek Area

Rapid economic development in Jabodetabek—a metropolitan area consisting of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Tangerang Selatan, and Bekasi—has caused an influx of migrants to the region, leading to the highest urban concentration in Indonesia. Despite such development, the poverty rate has remained relatively stagnant at around 6% since the early 2000s. Due to their formulation being based on the national poverty profile, the poverty reduction programs in Jabodetabek may not be effective.

Urban Child Poverty and Disparity: The Unheard Voices of Children living in Poverty in Indonesia

This study aims to gain a deep understanding of the characteristics of poverty and disparities experienced by children living in poor households in urban areas, and factors affecting their experience, seen from the perspective of the children. It utilizes the results from qualitative research conducted in six kelurahan (urban villages) in three cities in Indonesia—North Jakarta, Makassar, and Surakarta—emphasizing grounded participatory principle with children aged 6–17 years as the primary participants.

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