Prevention and Reduction of Stunting through the use of Village Funds

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the implementation of the Regulation of the Minister of Villages, Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration of the Republic of Indonesia Number 7 of 2023 concerning the Details of Priority Use of Village Funds in efforts to prevent and reduce stunting in Arjowilangun Village, along with the supporting and inhibiting factors. This study uses a qualitative approach with research procedures that produce descriptive data. The research location was in Arjowilangun Village, Kalipare District, Malang Regency. The data sources were primary and secondary data. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique used in this study was the interactive data analysis model from Miles, Huberman, and Saldana (2014). The results of the study show that the implementation of the Regulation of the Minister of Villages, Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration of the Republic of Indonesia Number 7 of 2023 concerning Details of Priority Use of Village Funds in efforts to prevent and reduce stunting in Arjowilangun Village has been going quite well. The Arjowilangun Village Government has worked according to its commitments and applicable regulations. In addition, it is known that there are factors that support the program's implementation, namely the existence of regulations prioritizing stunting prevention and a capable and transparent implementation team. In contrast, the inhibiting factors are limited budget due to the absorption of Bantuan Langsung Tunai Dana Desa (BLT DD), lack of awareness among the community, and parents of toddlers who work as immigrants.