Program Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG): An Instrument of Biopolitics and the Political Economy of Food
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Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG), Biopolitics, Political Economy of Foods, Human DevelopmentAbstract
This article analyzes the Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) program as a strategic policy instrument for improving quality of life through nutritional intervention and within the framework of the political economy of food.
The study applies a qualitative descriptive approach following Creswell. Data were collected through literature review and document analysis. Primary data include government regulations, technical guidelines, press releases, and official publications, while secondary data consist of journal articles, research reports, and policy papers from the past five years. The analysis was conducted using qualitative content analysis with thematic coding. Interpretation employed the perspectives of biopolitics and governmentality (Foucault) as well as the political economy of food. Validity was strengthened through source triangulation.
Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) not only provides food but also establishes nutritional standards, regulates distribution, and monitors public health. The program shapes social awareness of nutrition, education, and human capital investment, while integrating issues of stunting, education quality, and productivity. From an economic perspective, MBG links public spending with local supply chains involving farmers, fishers, small and medium enterprises, and cooperatives.
Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) represents an integrated policy connecting health, education, economy, and food security. Its effectiveness depends on transparent and inclusive governance to ensure equitable economic benefits. Program success is measured by improvements in nutrition, learning quality, local economic resilience, and community participation in supporting Indonesia Emas 2045.
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