National food development policies in Indonesia: An analysis of food sustainability and security

Abstract

Enhance the food development policy’s effectiveness by preventing stakeholder overlap in Indonesia, covering grains, legumes, and tubers. The Food Sustainability Index (FSI) and the Global Food Security Index (GFSI) reveal the challenges of food development. FSI assesses food sustainability and nutrition, while GFSI analyses the causes of food vulnerability. The objective of this paper is to examine the achievement of indicators that can support future reference points for relevant ministries/agencies. This study employs descriptive analysis (through indicator analysis and ranking process), connected to the results of both FSI and GFSI analyses. Certain indicators within both systems have already aligned with the Food Development Policy. Indonesia’s FSI index is 59, ranked 51 out of 78 countries; the GFSI index is 60.2, ranked 63 out of 113 countries. To improve FSI and GFSI targets, there is a need for better consolidation among ministries/agencies across various indicators. The Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with other ministries, works towards sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and women’s empowerment. Collaboration, infrastructure development, and technology integration are vital for increasing competitiveness and achieving better socio-economic progress in both food sustainability and food security.