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SMERU publishes its research findings in a variety of formats, including research reports, working papers, policy briefs, books, and newsletters.

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2019 Annual Report

Laporan Tahunan 2019

Learning in Depth the Role of Big Data in Optimizing the Quality of the National Health Insurance Program (JKN)

Mendalami Peran Big Data dalam Optimalisasi Kualitas Program Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN)

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Nutrition and Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services: Case Study in Five Regions in Indonesia

Progress and Stagnation in the Livelihood of Informal Workers in an Emerging Economy: Long-term Evidence from Indonesia

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SMERU Deputy Director as Speaker at CGIAR climate security webinar series: Charting the path to peace

Thu, 10/15/2020

SMERU Deputy Director of Research and Outreach Athia Yumna was invited as one of the speakers at one of the CGIAR climate security webinar series titled "Who bears the burden of climate variability in Indonesia?".

The webinar discussed some of the latest policies and initiatives to ensure that all people in Indonesia have equal opportunities and resilience to climate variability and therefore reduce chances for increased grievance and conflicts.

SMERU Director as Speaker at IPG Talks Series "BTS Policymaking: The Role of Knowledge"

Sat, 09/05/2020

Director of SMERU Widjajanti Isdijoso was one of the speakers at the IPG Talks series themed "BTS Policymaking: The Role of Knowledge". This discussion was aimed at strengthening critical discourse on issues related to evidence-based policymaking and efforts to strengthen the knowledge and innovation ecosystem in Indonesia, as well as opening insights for the public who are not familiar with this important issue.

Athia Yumna as Discussant in a Webinar "Reformasi Sistem Perlindungan Sosial Indonesia di Tengah Merebaknya Pandemi COVID-19"

Wed, 08/26/2020

Deputy Director of SMERU for Research and Outreach Athia Yumna was one of the discussants in a webinar entitled "Reformasi Sistem Perlindungan Sosial Indonesia di Tengah Merebaknya Pandemi COVID-19". In the webinar organized by UNDP Indonesia in collaboration with the Fiscal Policy Agency, Athia gave a presentation on "Tantangan dan Solusi dari Implementasi Program Perlindungan Sosial di Indonesia".