Indonesia launches app to track school meal quality
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The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) in Indonesia is developing a rating app for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program so schools can evaluate the kitchens that supply their meals.
School principals and teachers will use the app to rate kitchens on factors like delivery times and meal quality, assigning scores from one to five stars. BGN plans to use this feedback to improve service and address problems, supplementing existing reporting channels for unresolved issues.
The agency intends for the app to create a more transparent system for the MBG program, which aims to improve nutrition for vulnerable groups including toddlers, pregnant women, and school children across Indonesia. BGN recently closed four kitchens due to safety and operational failings, demonstrating its commitment to maintaining standards. The app represents a shift toward real-time monitoring beyond standard administrative checks.
