Research

The Development and Impact of Child-Friendly Libraries

Luhur Bima, Ana Rosidha Tamyis, Rezanti Putri Pramana, Pranindiska Nurlistyo Naistana

This study assesses the Room to Read Indonesia program’s effectiveness in fostering reading habits while identifying best practices and implementation challenges.

How Social Media Use Promotes Relational Well-being in the Global South: A Participatory Approach

Rezanti Putri Pramana, Viona Gunawan

This study seeks to develop a more holistic perspective on how youth in the Global South experience social media use and how it relates to their well-being.

Policy Recommendations for Improving Indonesia’s Manufacturing Competitiveness and Productivity

Asri Yusrina, Asep Suryahadi, Rizki Fillaili

This study delivers an evidence-based roadmap with actionable policy recommendations to strengthen Indonesia’s manufacturing competitiveness and productivity over the next 10–20 years, drawing lessons from regional peers.

Study on the Development of Health Sector Strategies for Kota Bogor

Nina Toyamah, Dyan Widyaningsih, Nurmala Selly Saputri, Fatma Bandar

SMERU is conducting a study to support the development of Kota (City of) Bogor’s health sector strategies, which covers maternal and child health, noncommunicable diseases, and mental health.

Estimating the Cost of Caring for Children with Disabilities to Reform the Existing Coverage and Benefit Levels of Key Social Protection Programs

Ulfah Alifia, Nurmala Selly Saputri, Sylvia Andriyani Kusumandari, Viona Gunawan

This study will provide evidence and analysis to guide policymakers in making informed budget allocation decisions for social protection programs for children with disabilities.