Perspectives·Aug 12, 2026
Indonesia's Education Budget Versus Free Meals: A Necessary Line
Constitutional Court ruling forces Jakarta to rethink how it funds social programs without cannibalizing core education spending
By Siti Nuraini · 5 min ·
Every BriefAsia story tagged Social Programs, newest first.

Constitutional Court ruling forces Jakarta to rethink how it funds social programs without cannibalizing core education spending

Three leadership changes in under two months raise questions about governance as agency prepares to deliver meals to 90 million children