Indonesia's Free Meals Program Becomes Patronage Feeding Frenzy
Indonesia's flagship "Free Nutritious Meals" (MBG) program, intended to combat poverty and malnutrition, has devolved into a patronage system. The program, initially designed for targeted nutritional intervention, has seen its budget expanded for political mobilization, diverting from its core scientific purpose.
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