WHO WE ARE
SMERU Research Institute (SMERU) is an independent institution for research and policy studies. Our scope of work covers a wide range of socioeconomic issues, primarily from the perspective of poverty and inequality (read our history here)
We have 20+ years of experience in research focusing on poverty and inequality, social protection, and human development in Indonesia. We actively work to promote pro-poor policies at the national and regional levels through research-based evidence. We implement Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) approach in all of our work.
Our vision and mission
SMERU's vision:
An Indonesian society and a world free of all forms of poverty and inequality through the support of research for evidence-based policymaking
Our missions are to:
1. Produce evidence through quality research to support the formulation of gender equality and social inclusion-responsive government and nongovernment policies, including those of the private sector, on poverty and inequality, social protection, and human development at the national and international levels
2. Support measures to increase the capacity of the central and regional governments, civil society, academics, development partners, and the private sector to promote the formulation of research-based policies
3. Create and support research-based government and nongovernment policy discourses, including those of the private sector
4. Enrich the body of knowledge about poverty and inequality, social protection, and human development
Our values
Knowledge
Skilled expertise and knowledge
Objectivity
Evidence-based findings
Independence
Unaffiliated
Impactfulness
Positive contribution to the community
Inclusiveness
Openness and involvement of all groups
Our principles
Democratic
Transparent and
accountable
Highly qualified
and ethical
Equal
opportunity
Committed
Proactive and
responsive
Pioneering
