Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara, through its subsidiary PT Danantara Asset Management, has signed an MoU with the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) to accelerate the rollout of Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) under the government’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme.
The partnership is meant to strengthen the financing structure for SPPG development, which the government considers a core component of its long-term human-capital agenda. Beyond improving nutrition for children and breastfeeding mothers, the MBG programme is also designed to support local economic activity by bringing in small food businesses, village cooperatives, farmers, livestock breeders, and fisheries as part of the supply chain.
“This programme is foundational for the quality of Indonesia’s next generation,” Danantara Indonesia CEO Rosan Roeslani said in a statement.
He added that the agency aims to improve the programme’s sustainability through structured and accountable financing mechanisms so the benefits can be felt across the country.
Danantara plans to support the MBG initiative by offering targeted financing schemes that businesses can access to speed up SPPG construction. Using a uniform credit structure across participating SOE banks under Danantara’s coordination, the government expects SPPG rollout to be faster, more professional, and able to deliver consistent nutrition services.
Roeslani said the cooperation underscores the strategic alignment between government agencies, the banking sector, and the state’s investment manager in building strong supporting infrastructure for MBG. He emphasised that the financing model is not only about allocating funds but also about establishing sound governance backed by a professional team.
The SPPG units are intended to serve dual roles: as distribution hubs for nutritious meals and as family-education centres that promote healthy eating habits. The government sees the SPPG network as essential infrastructure for both public service delivery and long-term human-capital development.
Dadan Hindayana, head of the National Nutrition Agency, added that the partnership with Danantara will help expand access to nutrition services in a measurable, higher-quality way.
The MoU will be followed by technical arrangements through credit agreements between banks and borrowers to ensure that the rollout stays on track and complies with existing policies.
Both Danantara and BGN expect that a clear financing structure will accelerate the development of SPPG facilities and enhance the quality of nutrition services nationwide.
