National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is actively working to boost local employment by hiring workers for the Nutritional Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) from individuals living in extreme poverty. Redy Hendra Gunawan, a Special Staff at BGN, mentioned that a minimum of 30% of the staff in each SPPG will be chosen from disadvantaged households, in line with the President’s directive to ensure the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program fosters job opportunities. Presently, there are 2,378 SPPG units in collaboration with 6,076 local economic institutions, with 93,572 community members volunteering for the program. The MBG Program has already assisted more than 7.4 million people across the country, including students at different education levels, pregnant and lactating women, toddlers, and others. To widen the program’s coverage, BGN is set to launch 2,401 additional SPPG units in the coming 10 days, with a goal of reaching around 15 million beneficiaries. This move highlights a significant endeavor to bolster job creation and address nutritional necessities in marginalized communities.
Optimizing BGN’s Recruitment Strategy for MBG Nutrition Program Kitchens
