One of the key messages from the side event was the recognition that collaboration among sectors is essential for the program’s success. Ministries and institutions must work together to address issues like food security and to ensure that the program reaches all targeted groups effectively.

Looking ahead, the MBG program is positioned as a central component of Indonesia’s roadmap for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Ruddyard highlighted that the program would not only improve public health and education but also contribute to Indonesia’s broader development goals, which align with global efforts to reduce poverty and inequality.

The side event also provided a timely opportunity to prepare for the Second Global Summit of the School Meals Coalition, which will be held in Fortaleza, Brazil, in September 2025. Indonesia hopes that this international forum will result in actionable strategies to strengthen the MBG program, both domestically and globally.

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Vice Minister Ruddyard invited all stakeholders, including international partners and local organizations, to join efforts in supporting the MBG program. He emphasized that achieving a healthy, educated, and productive generation is crucial for Indonesia to fulfill its Golden Vision for 2045 and contribute to global development.(Uki Ruknuddin)

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