Collaboration Between the Government and the Community in the Implementation of the MBG Program

Abstract

Collaboration between the government and the community is a fundamental element in realizing the effectiveness of public policy, especially in the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG). This program is designed as a strategic effort by the Indonesian government to address nutritional problems and improve the quality of human resources through the provision of nutritious food for school children. This study aims to analyze the form of collaboration between the government and the community in the implementation of the MBG program, identify the challenges faced, and formulate strategies for strengthening this partnership. The research method used is a literature review with a qualitative descriptive approach based on academic and public policy sources from the 2017–2025 period. The results of the study indicate that the success of the MBG program is highly influenced by the synergy between the government as the policy facilitator and the community as the main actors in the field. Effective collaboration is formed through two-way communication, transparency, active participation, and community empowerment in the supervision and provision of local food ingredients. However, implementation still faces challenges such as cross-sectoral coordination, limited human resources, and low participation in some regions. Therefore, strategies based on co-creation governance and the utilization of digital technology are recommended to strengthen sustainable collaboration.