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March 16, 2026
MBG and Koperasi Desa Merah Putih: Indonesia’s Expensive Social Experiments
Both MBG and KDMP reflect an ambitious vision of state-led development. They attempt to address social welfare, employment, rural development, and food security simultaneously. The challenge is how to implement them in ways that strengthen communities rather than unintentionally creating new forms of dependency or financial vulnerability.