Collaborative-Governance-Based Policy Politics in Educational and Nutrition Intervention Programs in Handling Malnutrition in East Nusa Tenggara Province

Abstract

East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is one of the provinces in Indonesia with a high prevalence of malnutrition. Lack of priority in nutrition policy is identified as one of the causes of low attention in handling nutrition problems. This study analyses policy politics based on collaborative governance in educational programs and nutrition interventions in NTT Province. This study uses a qualitative research method. The data obtained in this study is based on a literature review. The results show that the process of formulating the nutrition policy strategic plan of the NTT Provincial Health Office consists of six stages that have been adjusted to the rules of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 54 Year 2010. The NTT Provincial Government has an excellent political commitment regarding verbal, institutional, and social attention and budget. However, allocating financial and other resources needs to be more adequate in supporting the realization of handling nutritional problems.