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

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Penulis: Qisha Quarina, Owen Alberto Liem

Juni 2025

Angka pengangguran terbuka (TPT) Indonesia turun ke 4,76% pada Februari 2025 terendah dalam beberapa tahun terakhir. Sekilas, ini tampak sebagai sinyal membaiknya pasar kerja. Namun jika ditelaah lebih dalam, jumlah penganggur justru meningkat, dan sebagian besar pekerjaan baru yang tercipta adalah pekerjaan informal yang rentan tanpa perlindungan sosial.

Analisis terbaru kami menunjukkan bahwa 59,4% pekerja Indonesia masih bekerja secara informal, tanpa kontrak kerja formal atau jaminan hukum. Bahkan di kalangan pekerja formal, mayoritas bekerja dengan sistem kontrak jangka pendek (PKWT) yang tidak menjamin keberlanjutan pekerjaan atau akses penuh terhadap jaminan sosial. Cakupan jaminan sosial pun masih sangat rendah, khususnya bagi pekerja informal dan pekerja tanpa perjanjian kerja. 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