Research projects
Trade and development
Research on trade and development has long been a high priority for Project staff and PhD students. This includes detailed studies of the trade policy regime (including pioneering estimates of effective rates of protection), the political economy of protection, sector-specific trade policies, export performance, Indonesia in the regional and global economy, general overviews of the industrial sector, the structure and performance of industry, industrial dynamics before and after crisis episodes, and industry case studies.
Agriculture, resources and the environment
This theme looks at economic, political and social dimensions of Indonesia’s agricultural expansion, resource extraction, and environmental impacts and policies.
Politics, media and governance
Research at the Indonesian Project covers a broad range of the critical issues regarding democratic governance and politics in contemporary Indonesia. Major research projects focus on critical institutions, such as the presidency, parties and parliaments. Others focus on underlying social dynamics, in areas such as religion and ethnicity, and their interaction with the political sphere, including through media (mainstream press or social media).
Social policy and human capital
This research theme aims to investigate the challenges and risks faced by Indonesian households in their efforts to improve their welfare, using the analytical lens and tools that pay attention to gender equality, disability inclusion, and well-being of the disadvantaged and marginalized groups. Additionally, it seeks to enhance our understanding of how public policies can have a positive impact on health, child development, and education outcomes. Furthermore, it aims to improve welfare, address inequality, and ensure greater accessibility for disabled individuals and women.
