Integrating a Food Systems Approach into Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture Practices and Policies in Surakarta, Indonesia - Policy Brief

This policy brief evaluates the integration of a food systems approach into urban and peri-urban agriculture within Surakarta, Indonesia. Utilizing literature desk reviews and stakeholder discussions, the document identifies policy gaps, governance opportunities, and relevant institutional actors. Key findings reveal that current local initiatives focus primarily on urban production in isolation, neglecting broader socio-economic benefits, whilst facing critical land limitations and insufficient regional coordination.