Publications
Every report, article, news note, infographic, and book — browse by topic.
Governing Energy Subsidies: Toward a Just Transition
Energy subsidies absorb hundreds of trillions of rupiah yearly, yet benefits leak to the well-off.
Review: "Power and Progress" — Who Steers Technology
A review of the argument that technological progress does not automatically benefit the many — its direction is set by who holds power.
Why Food Inflation Hits Poor Households Harder
For the poorest families, food eats up over half of spending.
The Digital Divide and Post-Pandemic Learning
The pandemic accelerated school digitalization but widened the gap between the connected and the left-behind. We measure the impact on learning outcomes.
Mapping Indonesia's Trade Dependence Amid Global Rivalry
A visualization of Indonesia's trade ties with major global powers, and the vulnerability points should geopolitical rivalry intensify.
Notes on the Data Protection Rules: What Changes
Implementing rules for personal data protection are finally out. We summarize the practical implications for citizens, businesses, and the state.
The Political Economy of National Health Insurance
A book tracing a decade of National Health Insurance: the ambition of universal coverage, deficit pressures, and the contest of interests behind it.
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Public Work
Automation does not erase bureaucracy; it changes which skills matter. What does that mean for millions of civil servants and the services they deliver?
Two Decades of Fiscal Decentralization: Promise and Reality
Twenty years of regional autonomy promised services closer to citizens. Local spending data tells a far more complicated story.