ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS KEBIJAKAN MAKAN BERGIZI GRATIS (MBG) MENURUT TEORI EFEKTIVITAS KEBIJAKAN PUBLIK WILLIAM N. DUNN

Abstract

Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) is a primary program of President Prabowo Subianto’s Asta Cita aimed at addressing the triple burden of nutrition, particularly stunting and malnutrition. Several problems have emerged, including negative public sentiment toward the program due to constrained distribution, food quality that is considered insufficient in meeting nutritional values, and budgetary waste that causes the policy to be perceived as ineffective. This article aims to analyze the effectiveness of the MBG policy using William N. Dunn’s policy effectiveness perspective, namely efficiency, adequacy, equity, responsiveness, and appropriateness. The method employed in this study is qualitative. The findings indicate that, in terms of efficiency, the policy is projected to be able to encourage economic growth; however, it still faces challenges in terms of adequacy, particularly regarding food quality and the nutritional content of the meals provided. The implementation of MBG, which remains concentrated in Java, indicates that the equity variable continues to be a challenge. The policy is considered appropriate, as it is able to be inclusive and address existing gaps. The conclusion shows that this policy is feasible to be continued; however, improvements are required in various aspects that remain problematic so that the policy can become truly effective and well targeted.