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Journal Jurnal Komunikasi Ikatan Sarjana Komunikasi IndonesiaJurnal Komunikasi Ikatan Sarjana Komunikasi Indonesia Abstract

Malnutrition, particularly stunting, remains a critical public health challenge in Indonesia, prompting the government to launch the Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG) as a strategic intervention. However, the program encounters significant implementation obstacles, including bureaucratic fragmentation and suboptimal inter-agency coordination. This study aims to analyze the mechanisms of cross-sectoral collaboration, identify supporting and inhibiting factors, and evaluate their impact on the programs effectiveness and sustainability. Utilizing an interpretive qualitative paradigm and a case study approach, data were collected through participatory observation and in-depth interviews with key strategic informants from the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) and crisis communication practitioners. The research applies the frameworks of Collaborative Governance and the Agency Network/Cluster Model to interpret the findings. The results indicate that the MBG program successfully integrates collaborative elements, such as a conducive policy context and active stakeholder engagement with a horizontal network architecture. This structure connects central actors to local clusters, enabling adaptive responses to crises and logistical challenges in remote areas. The study concludes that combining collaborative processes with a flexible network structure creates a resilient communication model that relies on horizontal synergy rather than vertical hierarchy to ensure sustainable nutrition enhancement.

Conclusion

The study demonstrates the successful implementation of collaborative governance principles within the Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG), supported by five key elements.a conducive context, open dialogue, active partner involvement, trust-building, and intermediate outcomes.The program leverages a horizontal network architecture, connecting central actors with local clusters for adaptive responses to challenges.Ultimately, the combination of collaborative processes and network structure fosters a resilient communication model prioritizing horizontal synergy for sustainable nutrition enhancement.

Future Research

To enhance the Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG), the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) and Government Communication Agency should institutionalize regular, face-to-face multi-stakeholder forums at the district level to strengthen local dialogue and develop integrated digital platforms connecting reporting, monitoring, and community feedback. Furthermore, strengthening local champion training in remote areas through partnerships with community leaders is crucial for program acceptance. Future research should focus on comparative analyses with international programs, assessing the long-term impact of collaborative networks on nutrition outcomes and local economic sustainability, and evaluating the effectiveness of digital crisis communication strategies. Replicating the MBG collaborative communication model in other national social programs, emphasizing horizontal networks and interim results, can improve program effectiveness and sustainability across various sectors.

References

1. Cross-Sectoral Collaboration in the Free Nutritional Meal Program in Indonesia | Jurnal Komunikasi Ikatan... doi.org/10.25008/jkiski.v10i2.1491Cross Sectoral Collaboration in the Free Nutritional Meal Program in Indonesia Jurnal Komunikasi Ikatan doi 10 25008 jkiski v10i2 1491

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