Analysis of the effect of Supplementary Food Provision (PMT) budget distribution on improving child nutrition for stunting eradication in Mimika Regency

This study examines how government budgets for supplementary food provision (PMT) affect child nutrition and stunting reduction in Mimika Regency, Indonesia. Researchers used questionnaires and interviews with program staff to analyse whether budget allocation improved nutrition outcomes for children under five and pregnant women. The analysis found that PMT budget distribution had a positive and statistically significant effect on child nutrition, though the program faced challenges including uneven distribution and limited monitoring. The study notes that factors outside the program, such as healthcare access and family practices, also influence nutrition but were not fully examined.