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FAO Praises Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals Program

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has commended Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto's signature Free Nutritious Meals Program as a highly promising initiative. The program, aimed at providing free meals for schoolchildren, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and toddlers, has been recognized for its potential to make a significant impact on food security and nutrition in Indonesia. Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that the FAO's praise is a testament to the country's significant potential in the food sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FAO has praised Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals Program as a highly promising initiative.
  • The program aims to provide free meals for schoolchildren, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and toddlers.
  • Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that the FAO did not provide any recommendations or input for the program.
  • The ministry is set to support the development of food-producing agricultural sub-sectors, such as horticulture, plantations, livestock farming, and fisheries.
  • The ministry aims to boost beef production and collaborate with major companies to advance downstream processing.
  • Business players will be involved to accelerate the implementation of the program.
  • The ministry expects to receive an additional budget of Rp68 trillion (US$4.3 billion) to fund efforts aimed at enhancing Indonesia's food production next year.
  • The program is scheduled to be officially launched on January 2 next year by the incoming administration of Prabowo and Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
  • The FAO Director General, Qu Dongyu, presented the Agricola Medal, the highest global award in the food sector, to President Joko Widodo at the State Palace in Jakarta.

Statistics:

  • The program targets schoolchildren, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and toddlers.
  • The FAO awarded the Agricola Medal, the highest global award in the food sector, to President Joko Widodo.
  • The incoming administration of Prabowo and Gibran Rakabuming Raka will launch the program on January 2 next year.
  • The ministry expects to receive an additional budget of Rp68 trillion (US$4.3 billion).
  • The program aims to create 1 million hectares of rice fields.

Sources:

  • Antara News Agency (30 Aug 2024) - "FAO Praises Indonesia's Signature Food Program"
  • FAO (Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman)

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