Executive Summary

Key insights and market outlook

President Prabowo Subianto announced that the Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) program has successfully reached 55 million beneficiaries within its first year of implementation ¹

³. The program, launched on January 6, 2025, aims to address hunger and poverty in Indonesia. Prabowo claimed a 99.99% success rate, comparing it favorably to Brazil's similar program which took 11 years to reach 40 million beneficiaries ¹.

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Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meal Program Achieves Significant Milestone

Program Overview

The Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) program, initiated by President Prabowo Subianto, has reached a significant milestone by serving 55 million beneficiaries within its first year of operation (January 6, 2025 - January 6, 2026) ¹

³. This achievement is particularly noteworthy when compared to similar programs implemented in other countries. For instance, Brazil's analogous program required 11 years to reach 40 million beneficiaries, while Indonesia achieved a higher number in just one year ¹.

Key Statistics and Comparisons

55 million beneficiaries reached in 1 year
99.99% success rate claimed by President Prabowo ¹
Source 1
https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8294546/prabowo-soal-mbg-99-99-berhasil
Target of 82.9 million beneficiaries set for the program ⁵
Source 5
https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/satu-tahun-berjalan-program-makan-bergizi-gratis-jangkau-55-juta-penerima-manfaat
Comparison with Brazil's program: 40 million in 11 years vs. Indonesia's 55 million in 1 year ¹
Source 1
https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8294546/prabowo-soal-mbg-99-99-berhasil

Implementation Challenges

While the program has shown remarkable success, it has not been without challenges. President Prabowo acknowledged that there have been shortcomings and irregularities in the implementation, which he considered normal given the large scale of the program ⁶

. The government has expressed commitment to improving the program to achieve 'zero defects' in its delivery ³.

Future Prospects

The MBG program is a cornerstone of President Prabowo's social welfare initiatives, aiming to address fundamental issues of hunger and malnutrition among Indonesian children and pregnant women. The government's ability to scale this program effectively will be crucial in maintaining its momentum and achieving its long-term objectives.

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