Authors: Nawfal Aulia Luthfurrahman, Nadya Zahra Prasetio, Rani Destia Wahyuningsih, Qisha Quarina

October 2025

Yogyakarta stands at the forefront of Indonesia’s ageing era where over 16% of its population is now aged 60 and above.
Behind this demographic milestone lies a complex picture: many elderly live in poverty, face health vulnerabilities, and lack adequate social protection.

This issue explores how Yogyakarta’s ageing population challenges economic resilience, public health systems, and social safety nets offering crucial insights into what Indonesia’s future might look like as the nation grows older. read more

Authors: Rani Destia Wahyuningsih, Qisha Quarina

October 2025

Mental health issues do not only affect individuals but also generate major economic consequences. Recent data shows that people from the lowest economic group experience the highest prevalence of mental health disorders, with nearly half of the total societal costs driven by productivity loss.

How significant is the economic and social burden of mental health today, both globally and in Indonesia?
Explore the key insights in this month’s infographic. read more

Penulis: Nadja Madamungga (1)
Reviewer: Jamilatuzzahro, Qisha Quarina (2), Nawfal Aulia L

(1) Departemen Ilmu Ekonomi, Fakultas Ekonomika dan Bisnis, Universitas Gadjah Mada;
(2) Bidang Kajian Microeconomics Dashboard, Fakultas Ekonomika dan Bisnis, Universitas Gadjah Mada

September 2025

Highlights:

On June 24–25, 2025, undergraduate students from the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM) participated in the national workshop entitled “Towards a Comprehensive Social Protection Transformation in Indonesia” held at the Morrissey Hotel, Central Jakarta.

Organized by the ILO in collaboration with national stakeholders, this two-day forum brought together representatives from government agencies, workers’ and employers’ organizations, and international partners. The workshop aimed to evaluate Indonesia’s readiness in aligning its social protection system with ILO Convention No. 102 of 1952 (C102) on Minimum Standards of Social Security. read more

Microeconomics Dashboard terus berupaya menghadirkan program-program yang mendukung penguatan riset ekonomi terapan, diseminasi pengetahuan berbasis data, dan keterlibatan aktif dalam isu-isu pembangunan yang relevan.

Rangkuman kegiatan sepanjang Februari hingga Juni 2025 dapat dilihat pada slide-slide berikut sebagai dokumentasi atas berbagai inisiatif yang telah dijalankan.

Jangan lupa ikuti terus informasi terbaru mengenai kegiatan, publikasi, dan agenda kolaboratif kami lainnya melalui akun Instagram @microdashboard. read more

On May 2nd, 2025, we successfully held the first session of our Policy Paper Writing Workshop series, led by Ardina Hasanbasri. The workshop focused on the key aspects of crafting effective policy reports, emphasizing the importance of structuring reports that are clear, concise, and accessible to diverse audiences, including both the public and private sectors.

Participants were also introduced to the essential components of a well-crafted executive summary—one that presents the main recommendations in a direct and actionable manner. We would like to thank all the participants for their valuable contributions and engagement. We look forward to continuing this journey in future sessions. read more

[EVENT RECAP – MET Series #1]
The Center for Microeconomics Research and Dashboard successfully launched the first session of the Micro-Economica Talks (MET) Series, carrying the theme: “Just Transition & Climate Change: The Role of Social Protection and Impacts on Workers.”

Held over two insightful days: Wednesday, 19 March 2025 and Thursday, 20 March 2025. This event brought together students, researchers, and practitioners to critically explore the intersection of energy transition, climate policy, and social protection. read more

As a result of collaboration between Microeconomics Dashboard and Spatial Research in Regional & Sustainable Economics (Sparse) Working Group under the Faculty of Economics and Business UGM, BISSA! published a booklet entitled “Mengelola Sampah dengan Baik untuk Menciptakan Lingkungan yang Berkelanjutan”.

Our booklet is now officially copyrighted and available for access on the Microeconomics Dashboard website!

This booklet was proudly created by the Community Service Team BISSA!, focusing on sustainable waste management practices in general. Through this initiative, we aim to raise awareness and encourage better waste practices that benefit both the community and the environment. read more

Author: Raniah Salsabila, Fitra Anas, Qisha Quarina

Maret 2025

Indonesia is pushing forward with its bold 8 Quick Win Programs, aimed at transforming public welfare through critical initiatives like Free Nutritious Meals (MBG), Free Health Check-ups, and Agricultural Land Productivity Enhancement. These programs target malnutrition, healthcare accessibility, and food security, focusing on empowering vulnerable communities across the nation.

How can these initiatives reshape Indonesia’s future by tackling poverty, stunting, and inequality? Dive into the full report to understand how strategic investments in health, education, and agriculture are driving a more resilient and sustainable Indonesia. read more

Penulis: Erida Wulan Sari (1)
Reviewer: Raniah Salsabila (2), Qisha Quarina (2)

(1) Departemen Ilmu Ekonomi, Fakultas Ekonomika dan Bisnis, Universitas Gadjah Mada;
(2) Bidang Kajian Microeconomics Dashboard, Fakultas Ekonomika dan Bisnis, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Februari 2025

Highlights:

Command Agriculture read more