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Indonesia

WFP Indonesia Country Brief, February - March 2025

Attachments

Highlights

  • WFP and the National Food Agency formalized a Joint Work Plan on the development of national standards for fortified rice, complementing the fortified rice kernels (FRK) standards enacted last year.
  • WFP and the Government of Indonesia convened a high-level consultation to discuss and refine priorities for the upcoming Country Strategic Plan 2026–2030, strengthening collaboration on food security, nutrition, and climate resilience ahead of its finalization.

Operational Updates

Rice Fortification

  • WFP and the National Food Agency signed a Joint Work Plan to co-develop the national fortified rice standard, building on last year’s fortified rice kernel standards. These standards will provide the legal foundation for producing and scaling fortified rice within government social protection programmes. The signing was followed by multi-stakeholder discussions with government agencies, the private sector, and development partners.

Country Strategic Plan 2026-2030

  • WFP and the Ministry of National Development Planning convened a high-level consultation meeting to support the formulation of the WFP Country Strategic Plan 2026–2030. The event brought together key representatives from ministries, national agencies, and development partners to align priorities and strengthen collaboration on food security, nutrition, and resilience. Discussions focused on WFP’s proposed vision, strategic outcomes, and joint actions to advance national and regional goals, reinforcing WFP’s role as a trusted partner in Indonesia’s development agenda.
  • WFP held a consultation workshop in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, to align its 2026–2030 Country Strategic Plan with local development priorities. Attended by government partners, academia, civil society, and disability groups, the workshop focused on strengthening food and nutrition security, disaster preparedness, and anticipatory action through government systems. Participants highlighted the need for improved data quality and use, community nutrition education, and stronger collaboration across sectors. Recommendations included launching anticipatory action campaigns, using social media for school outreach, and conducting a climate risk study focused on vulnerable groups.