Research

At Tenggara Strategics, we conduct quantitative and qualitative research using robust methodologies with well-rounded industrial knowledge from our experts at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Universitas Prasetiya Mulya to provide accurate information and insights to help our clients make strategic decisions.

Online Food Delivery (OFD) Consumption Behavior and Perception Survey in Indonesia

Online food delivery (OFD) application use during the pandemic increased significantly. Research by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company (2021) shows that 71% of internet users in Southeast Asia are OFD users, 58% of which are new users during the ...

Beyond lending: Building MSMEs’ resilience during COVID-19 pandemic

In the early days of the pandemic, countries worldwide implemented drastic mobility restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, which in turn, affected supply chains both on the global and domestic levels, including in Indonesia. When the supply cha ...

Grab and the Gig Economy: Strengthening Economic Resilience

Abstract: Gig work via digital platforms has an important role to play in strengthening Indonesia’s economic resilience.Digital platforms such as Grab connect gig works in a collaborative ecosystem where growth in one type of service bolsters t ...

Grab technology contributes Rp 46.14 trillion in consumer surplus

The digital economy continues to influence our way of life, but it has also triggered the question of how to measure its contribution to the national economy, especially for the welfare of the people. The bigger question is: How can technological inn ...

Perceptions and Readiness of Indonesia towards the Belt and Road Initiative

In the context of the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and China, BRI will play a vital role. China and Indonesia are among the most populous countries in the world. In 2016, the population of China is 1.37 billion. Meanwhile, Indonesia&rsquo ...

Grab Research: Grab's Role in Unlocking Indonesia's Informal Economy in 2018

Abstract: Indonesia’s informal sector, which comprises workers who are self-employed, running small businesses or who are casually employed, is ripe for disruption.Technology can help democratize Indonesia’s economy in ways not previously ...

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