Government Strengthens Accountability of Free Nutritious Meal Programme Through E-Learning
Jakarta — The Indonesian government has strengthened the governance and accountability of the Free Nutritious Meal Programme (MBG) through the launch of an e-learning platform for financial reporting compilation and the updated Financial Reporting Application for Nutrition Service Delivery Units (SPPG) version 04. This initiative aims to ensure transparent management of the national nutrition fulfilment programme budget as the beneficiary coverage expands significantly.
The nutrition fulfilment programme currently reaches approximately 60 million beneficiaries served by around 23,000 SPPG units across various regions in Indonesia. This extensive coverage is accompanied by a corresponding increase in state budget allocation managed under the programme.
In 2025, the initial programme budget reached approximately Rp71 trillion and increased through the Supplementary Budget Allocation (ABT) to approximately Rp85 trillion.
The Head of the National Nutrition Agency emphasised that strengthening the financial reporting system is a crucial aspect of maintaining public trust in programme management.
“This funding is the people’s money. In every rupiah, the hopes are embedded that the nation’s children grow healthy, intelligent, and excellent. Therefore, the principle of good governance is no longer a choice, but an absolute obligation,” stated the official during the programme launch in Jakarta on Wednesday, 26 February.
In implementation, the programme’s financial management is guided by the Decision of the Head of the National Nutrition Agency Number 63 of 2025, which requires each SPPG to compile accountability reports credibly. These reports include daily, weekly, and monthly reports as a form of transparency in the use of state budget.
However, the government recognises that financial report compilation in the field still faces various challenges, particularly due to the widespread distribution of SPPG units across numerous regions.
To address this, the National Nutrition Agency collaborates with the Financial Education and Training Agency (BPPK) and the Directorate General of Treasury of the Ministry of Finance to provide a digital learning platform through the Ministry of Finance Learning Centre (KLC). Through this system, SPPG administrators can learn financial report compilation online and flexibly.
Additionally, the government has introduced the updated SPPG Financial Reporting Application version 04, which is designed to accelerate the report compilation process, improve the accuracy of financial data, and strengthen SPPG readiness for audit processes by the Inspectorate, the Internal Supervisory Apparatus (BPKP), and the Financial Audit Board (BPK).
The government hopes these learning systems and applications can strengthen the capacity of SPPG administrators whilst ensuring the national nutrition fulfilment programme operates with full accountability.
“Utilise this facility seriously. Do not treat financial reports as a burden, but as a protective shield in your work. With correct reports, integrity is maintained and the sustainability of the nutrition programme for Indonesian children can be guaranteed,” stated the Head of the National Nutrition Agency.