The Impact of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Program on the Community's Economy in Tadui Village, Mamuju District

Abstract

As a tactical and strategic response to national nutrition challenges, the Indonesian government launched the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) as one of the national flagship policies. This study aims to determine the Impact of the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) on the Community Economy in Tadui Village, Mamuju District. This study uses two types of data, namely qualitative data and quantitative data, with a dominance of qualitative data. The population is 71 people with a sample of 16 respondents selected using purposive sampling. Data is collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Then analyzed with qualitative interactive models. The results of the study show:1. Supplier recruitment is still dominated by large distributors due to formal administrative constraints of SPPG, so that the involvement of independent agricultural communities in Tadui Village is still partial and limited daily. 2. Daily free nutritious feeding has been proven to significantly save food consumption expenditures of beneficiary families by IDR 300,000 to IDR 500,000. 3. The Local Supply Chain Connectivity Index (KRPL) between SPPG kitchens and local producers in Tadui Village is still relatively low to moderate