Indonesia's ambitious program to feed millions of kids is a window into the country

(00:00:00) Indonesia's ambitious program to feed millions of kids is a window into the country (00:00:38) The podcast starts (00:03:11) Challenges of implementing the MBG Program (00:05:49) Indonesia's quiet public health and nutrition crisis (00:08:39) The ambitious goals of the MBG Program (00:11:40) One of the biggest challenges--local differences in interpretation of standards (00:17:15) Local frustration about the MBG Program and future implications In this episode, Dave and Gav dive into the Makanan Bergizi Gratis (MBG), pronounced as ‘em-bay-gay’ program.This program was launched by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in January 2025 to combat child malnutrition and spur economic development across the country.As two Returned Peace Corps Volunteers in Indonesia, we analyze the country's current political and economic state through the program and what this means for Indonesia going forward.Did we hit the mark, or are we totally out to lunch on this episode? Let us know with a message or a comment! Or, reach out at [email protected] wouldn’t be here without the support of our longstanding supporters and our new listeners in our growing On the Fringe Community. Thank you, as always, for tuning in!All the best from both of us--terima kasih, semoga sukses, dan hati-hati!Dave + GavThe Indonesian flag in the cover art is from Wikimedia and can be found here: