Projected Benefits Of The Free Nutritious Meals Program In Indonesia: A Comparative Analysis Based On Social Justice Theory And Human Capital
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https://doi.org/10.65254/ijese.v2i6.50Keywords:
: economy; food; Kyūshoku; MBG; PNAEAbstract
Background: Indonesia faces a paradoxical development phenomenon: intense and persistent economic growth, high child poverty rates, and stunting prevalence. The government initiated the Free Nutritious Meals Program (FNMP/ MBG) in response.
Purpose: This study aims to analyze the projected multisectoral benefits of the MBG program. The method used is a theoretical qualitative literature review, framed by Human Capital Theory and Justice as Fairness Theory.
Design/methodology/approach: A comparative analysis was conducted on school feeding programs in Brazil (PNAE), China (NNIP-RCES), and Japan (Kyūshoku).
Findings: The results show that international programs have had a significant impact: PNAE in Brazil has empowered the local farming economy, NNIP-RCES in China has measurably improved academic achievement, and Kyūshoku in Japan has integrated nutrition with character education.
Implication: These findings imply that MBG has the potential to be a strategic investment that not only improves nutrition but also enhances educational outcomes, stimulates the local economy, and functions as an instrument of fundamental social justice in Indonesia
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