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Fiscal Reality Cuts Indonesian Free Meal Budget

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Algo Research Team


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Key Summary:


  • Free meal budget down -33% for 2025
  • Expected to cost IDR300-360tn annually
  • Fiscal constraints limit growth outlook

The Indonesian government announced a 33% reduction in the free-meal program budget, lowering it from IDR 15,000/day/person to IDR 10,000/day/person due to fiscal constraints.


Zoom in: The free-meal program is part of the government main campaign pledge to improve nutritional intake in children and boost household consumption.


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