Indonesia cuts school meals to save $2.3 billion amid energy crisis
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Indonesia has reduced its school meals program to save approximately $2.3 billion as part of efforts to address its ongoing energy crisis. This budget reallocation aims to ease financial pressure on the energy sector but affects children's nutrition and education support. The decision reflects the government's prioritization of energy stability over social welfare programs during economic strain.
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- •Indonesia's government cut funding for the school meals program in March 2026.
- •The budget savings from this cut amount to about $2.3 billion.
- •The funds saved are redirected to mitigate the country's energy crisis.
- •The energy crisis has created financial challenges requiring government intervention.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Indonesia restores funding to the school meals program children's nutrition and educational support would improve, but energy sector funding might face shortages.
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