Analysis of Free Lunch Policy In Indonesia: Comperative Study of Free Lunch Policies in Developed Countries

Context: The context of this study relates to the effectiveness of the implementation of the free lunch policy in Indonesia, its opportunities, threats, advantages, and disadvantages. After analyzing the four points above, the researcher compared the implementation of the policy with a number of developed countries that have implemented the policy. Objective: The object of this study aims to explain each of the shortcomings, advantages, opportunities, and threats in the implementation of the free lunch policy in Indonesia. The researcher also conducted a comparison with a number of developed countries that have implemented the policy to find out whether it is realistic or not if implemented in Indonesia. Method: This research is a qualitative research with a comparative descriptive approach, namely an approach that describes in advance the existing problems, namely regarding the implementation of the policy, the definition of the policy, the definition of free lunch, its effectiveness, and its comparison with the implementation of the free lunch policy in developed countries. The data used in this study are secondary data that researchers obtain from various credible sources such as scientific journals, books, and scientific websites. The data obtained by researchers are collected and analyzed using the SWOT method to determine the effectiveness of the implementation of the policy Results: There are several points in the SWOT analysis that are in line with the explanations of previous researchers above. The implementation of the free lunch policy in Indonesia has a number of challenges and threats, namely a larger number of targets, large funds, and a low level of education. The consequences of these challenges can cause the implemented program to be in vain, not on target, and have a negative impact on other sectors that prove it. In line with the implementation of the lunch policy in other developed countries, this policy should be carried out in stages first so that what is issued only circulates in the tens to hundreds of billions, not trillions like the Prabowo-Gibran program. If it is proven to be successful and has a significant impact, it can be continued to be added according to existing needs. Contribution: The researcher's great hope is that each input, idea, and concept in this research can be the main reference in formulating the budget, targets, and so on related to the implementation of the free lunch policy as a flagship program of the Indonesian President Prabowo and the Indonesian Vice President Gobran Rakabuming Raka. The researcher also hopes that this article can also be the main reference for other researchers who will study similar themes and titles.