Indonesia Strengthening Commitment to Advancing Biofortification and Food Diversification

Government of Indonesia has taken a major step toward improving the health and nutrition of its population with the release of two key policies that will drive biofortification and food diversification efforts over the next two decades. The Indonesian Law on the Long-term National Development Plan 2024-2045 (Law No. 59, 2024) establishes a 20-year framework for expanding biofortification across the country. This policy emphasizes not only the production of biofortified crops but also the promotion of food diversification, focusing on local and alternative staples. Additionally, Presidential Decree No. 81, 2024 prioritizes food diversification based on local resources and assigns the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) the responsibility for advancing research on biofortifying various crops.