Prabowo & Indonesia’s Budget Cuts
President Prabowo Subianto’s enterprising free lunch program for Indonesian children is taking shape, wiht costs projected to soar to $28 billion annually by 2029. This initiative, a central promise of his campaign, now faces scrutiny as the details of its funding mechanisms are revealed. While the former general’s campaign initially lacked specifics on financing, the evolving plan represents roughly 2% of Indonesia‘s GDP. News Directory 3 provides critical insights into this developing story. Four months into his presidency, Prabowo’s management is poised to finalize budgetary and policy changes that will shape the program’s future. This program will have a significant impact on the national budget. Discover what’s next as the subianto administration rolls out the economic plan.
Indonesia’s Free Lunch Program: Cost and Funding Taking Shape
Updated June 15, 2025
President Prabowo Subianto’s enterprising plan to provide free lunches for every Indonesian child is beginning to materialize. The “free lunch” program, a cornerstone of his campaign, is projected by experts to reach an annual cost of $28 billion by 2029. This figure represents approximately 2% of Indonesia’s gross domestic product.
During his campaign, the former general, whose human-rights record has been scrutinized, did not specify how the program would be financed. Now,four months into his presidency,details about the funding and the broader scope of his agenda are emerging.
what’s next
Further details regarding the implementation and financing of the free lunch program are expected in the coming months as the Subianto governance finalizes its budget and policy initiatives.