Indonesia May Need $6 Billion More to Expand Free-Lunch Program
Indonesia may need an additional 100 trillion rupiah ($6.1 billion) this year to expand President Prabowo Subianto’s free lunch program to cover nearly 83 million people by year-end, according to a top official.
Indonesia needs $6 billion more in budget to fast-track free meals programme
Indonesia needs 100 trillion rupiah ($6.11 billion) in additional budget to expand its free nutritious meals programme to reach more than a quarter of its population by year-end, the head of the agency overseeing the programme said on Friday.
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Indonesia may need US$6 billion more to expand free lunch programme
President Prabowo Subianto’s free lunch programme is a result of a campaign promise to improve health, education, and grow the economy.
Indonesia may need US$6bil more to expand free-lunch programme
Indonesia may need an additional 100 trillion rupiah ($6.1 billion) this year to expand President Prabowo Subianto’s free lunch program to cover nearly 83 million people by year-end, according to a top official.
Indonesia Needs $6 Billion More in Budget to Expand Free Meals Programme
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia needs 100 trillion rupiah ($6.11 billion) in additional budget for its free nutritious meals programme to be expanded to reach 82 million recipients, the head of a government agency overseeing the programme said on Friday.
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