Food Security Policies in Maritime Southeast Asia: The case of Indonesia

The report analyzes food insecurity in Indonesia, highlighting that the 2007/08 global food crisis exacerbated issues of food access and affordability. It argues that the government's focus on food self-sufficiency is insufficient and suggests that improving infrastructure, employment, and targeted aid programs is essential to ensure the poor can access nutritious food.

• Food insecurity in Indonesia is primarily driven by the inability of the population to access available food rather than a shortage of domestic supplies. This issue was worsened by the 2007/08 global food crisis, which saw price volatility in palm oil and price increases for rice, soybeans, and wheat, forcing households to spend more of their income on food.
• The Indonesian government's focus on food self-sufficiency and domestic production has not effectively improved access to affordable and nutritious food for the poor. This lack of access is further compounded by poor infrastructure that hinders the transportation of affordable food products across the country.
• While the government has implemented food access initiatives like the Conditional Direct Aid Cash and Rice for the Poor programs, these remain imperfect. The report suggests that food security policies should integrate sustainable employment strategies, such as expanding the agro-industry to increase agricultural supply during harvests.

APA

Salim,, Z. (2010). Food Security Policies in Maritime Southeast Asia: The case of Indonesia. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/food-security-policies-maritime-southeast-asia-case-indonesia

Chicago

Salim,, Zamroni. Food Security Policies in Maritime Southeast Asia: The case of Indonesia. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2010. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/food-security-policies-maritime-southeast-asia-case-indonesia.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{salim2010food, author = {Salim,, Zamroni}, title = {{Food Security Policies in Maritime Southeast Asia: The case of Indonesia}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2010}, month = jun, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/food-security-policies-maritime-southeast-asia-case-indonesia}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }