ANALYSIS OF POVERTY ALLEVIATION EFFORTS THROUGH FOOD INDEPENDENCE IN PUBLIC POLICY PERSPECTIVE IN EAST JAKARTA

Abstract

Poverty is a fundamental problem and has an impact on the country and globally. The occurrence of poverty has hit various areas including East Jakarta. In March 2020, there was an increasing number of poverty in East Jakarta. Poverty is characterized by the inability to fulfill clothing, food and shelter. The community has not been able to fully fulfill their most basic needs, namely food. This is the task of the government in an effort to overcome poverty through a policy of food self-sufficiency. The purpose of this research is to analyze government policy efforts in poverty alleviation for the people of East Jakarta through a food self-sufficiency policy program. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. Researchers focused on the people of East Jakarta. The government's strategy in overcoming poverty through food self-sufficiency policies by increasing the expansion of food land, improving infrastructure, agricultural facilities, provide adequate, affordable, safe, nutritious, and high quality food.