Analysis of Nutrition Intervention Policies in the Prevalence of Stunting in Indonesia

South Kalimantan is one of the provinces in Indonesia facing a high prevalence of stunting. Presidential Regulation No. 18 of 2020, which contains the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2020-2024, affirms that Regional Governments are among the implementers in reducing stunting to 14% by 2024. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct a nutrition policy analysis to identify and evaluate existing policies and suggest steps that can be taken to address the prevalence of stunting in South Kalimantan. This mixed-method study employed an ecological design with a quantitative approach. Quantitative data comprised secondary data from the most recent Regional Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD) documents that have been implemented, as well as other documents used as standard references. The research focused on specific nutrition intervention programs. Additionally, primary data were obtained through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with Health Offices across all districts/cities in South Kalimantan. The research location was South Kalimantan Province, with 13 districts/cities as research units. Program effectiveness and budget allocation were analyzed using the Spearman test (α=0.05). Correlation analysis among programs, involved Regional Government Organizations (OPDs), and budgets with stunting prevalence was necessary to assess the effectiveness of programs, OPDs, and budgets. Statistical analysis using Spearman correlation concluded that no significant relationship was found between the number of programs and budgets with stunting prevalence. Statistical analysis for the number of OPDs was not conducted as only one OPD was involved. There is no relationship between policy budgets and nutrition intervention programs contained in the district/city RPJMDs and the prevalence of stunting in districts/cities in South Kalimantan.