Publications

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9 publications
Report18 Apr 2026

Governing Energy Subsidies: Toward a Just Transition

Energy subsidies absorb hundreds of trillions of rupiah yearly, yet benefits leak to the well-off.

Anindya Pramesti, R. Hidayat
Article & Opinion12 Apr 2026

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.

Lila Kusuma
Article & Opinion2 Apr 2026

Why Food Inflation Hits Poor Households Harder

For the poorest families, food eats up over half of spending.

Sekar Wulandari
Report20 Mar 2026

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.

Dimas Aryo, Lila Kusuma
Infographic8 Mar 2026

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.

Tim Data Sipalingriset
News26 Feb 2026

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.

Redaksi
Book10 Feb 2026

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.

Prof. Bayu Santoso
Article & Opinion22 Jan 2026

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?

Sekar Wulandari, Dimas Aryo
Report5 Jan 2026

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.

R. Hidayat