Development of a Village Food Security Policy Model in Handling Stunting in North Bolaang Mongondow Regency

Abstract

Research on the development of an adaptive and inclusive regional government policy model is a highly strategic study in realizing sustainable village food security in addressing stunting in North Bolaang Mongondow Regency. This research was conducted due to the still low effectiveness of food security policy implementation at the village level, characterized by limited intersectoral coordination, low community participation, dependence on government assistance programs, and minimal data utilization in stunting management. This study used qualitative research methods with a research design.reseach and developmentthrough a stage,First, analysis of the existing conditions of village food security policies in handling stunting,second, mapping of actors and interests in village food governance,third Formulating a village food security policy model for stunting management in North Bola Mongondow Regency. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews with key informants, policy document studies, field observations, and direct assessment of village communities as beneficiaries of the policy. The research results were as follows:First, The village food security policy in North Bolaang Mongondow Regency has been included in the regional and village development agenda. However, this policy still faces various challenges.Second, Stunting management in North Bolaang Mongondow Regency is regulated through various policies and programs involving the local government, village governments, health workers, cadres, and the community. Synergy between these actors is needed, fostering a more integrated, data-driven, preventative, participatory, and sustainable approach.Third, The development of a food security policy model for stunting management in North Bolaang Mongondow Regency has fostered integrated collaboration between the local government, village governments, communities, health workers, cadres, food groups, village-owned enterprises (BUMDes), and stakeholders. The development of a village food security policy model for stunting management in North Bolaang Mongondow Regency needs to be oriented toward an integrative, participatory, local potential- and data-driven policy model, and oriented toward sustainable stunting prevention and reduction