Russian hostilities in Ukraine are preventing grain from leaving the “breadbasket of the world” and making food more expensive across the globe, triggering food crisis, inflation, hunger and political instability in developing countries. This global wheat shortage is also affecting Indonesia. Indonesia’s complete dependency on imported wheat has triggered a vulnerability for its food secu…
This paper proposes outbound food investment—acquiring equity stakes in overseas agricultural production and supply-chain infrastructure—as an essential complement to Indonesia's domestic food security strategies. Current import dependencies of 100% in wheat, 90% in soybeans, 80% in dairy, and 40% in beef leave the country acutely exposed to geopolitical supply disruptions that food estates…
The study examines the role of Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in strengthening national food security through international cooperation and diplomacy. The study using a SWOT analysis, the study identifies key internal and external factors influencing MoFA’s contribution to food security. Indonesia’s active participation in international forums represents a key strength, whil…
This study on the impact of import support on food security was conducted in eight developing countries – including Indonesia – that were facing food insecurity and were recipients of subsidized exports and food aid. In Indonesia, the analysis of import flows in comparison with overall production and consumption data led to the selection of the three import substitute commodities, soybean, …