BKKBN Stresses Importance of Precision Data in Reducing Stunting
The Secretary of the Ministry of Population and Family Development/Main Secretary of BKKBN, Budi Setiyono, emphasised the importance of implementing a precision data-based approach, identifying individuals by name and address, as a primary instrument to support intervention effectiveness.
“This approach allows the government to more accurately identify individuals, families, and regions requiring priority attention, ensuring that implemented programmes can reach the target groups that truly need them,” said Budi during the Coordination Meeting for the Acceleration of Stunting Reduction, organised by the Ministry of Population and Family Development/BKKBN on Thursday (11/6).
Integrated data also enables the government to obtain a more comprehensive overview of community conditions, allowing for policies that are more responsive to actual needs on the ground.
Budi emphasised that the strengthening of data systems must be carried out continuously through improved data collection quality, validation, periodic updates, and data integration between ministries and agencies. The availability of high-quality data is an essential prerequisite for achieving evidence-based policies capable of delivering a real impact on accelerating stunting reduction.
“In this regard, the Ministry of Population and Family Development/BKKBN has developed a database of families at risk of stunting (KRS) down to the village/sub-district level, which can serve as a basis for interventions by various ministries, agencies, and local governments,” he added.
Budi also stated that strong coordination is required not only at the central level but must also be realised at the regional level. “Local governments play a very important role as the spearhead of programme implementation because they deal directly with the community and understand the conditions and needs of their respective regions.”
Therefore, policy support, technical assistance, and the strengthening of local government capacity must continue to be increased to ensure the success of programme implementation.