Prophetic ethics and governance of Indonesia’s free nutritious meals program: A systematic literature review

Angga Maulana

doi:10.24252/hmsj.v7i1.70337

Authors

Angga Maulana Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24252/hmsj.v7i1.70337

Keywords:

Prophetic Ethics, Free Nutritious Meals Program, MBG, Governance, Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Background: Public nutrition programs increasingly prioritize nutritional outcomes and operational efficiency, yet their ethical governance remains insufficiently examined; this review addresses this gap by integrating prophetic ethics into the governance framework of Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals Program (Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG).
Objectives: This study aimed to examine how prophetic ethical principles of humanization, liberation, and transcendence can strengthen accountability, transparency, equity, integrity, and community participation in MBG governance.
Methods: A systematic literature review guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework was conducted to synthesize relevant literature on nutrition program governance and prophetic ethics.
Results: The findings suggest that humanization promotes equitable access to nutritious meals and respect for beneficiaries, while liberation emphasizes preventing corruption, discrimination, and misuse of public resources. Transcendence reinforces moral responsibility, institutional integrity, and public service commitment. Collectively, these principles provide an ethical foundation for transparent decision-making, equitable resource distribution, stakeholder participation, and accountable program implementation. Integrating prophetic ethics offers a complementary governance framework that may strengthen public trust, support effective nutrition interventions, and promote sustainable program implementation.
Conclusion: These insights highlight the potential contribution of Islamic ethical values to public health governance, family well-being, child nutrition, and sustainable human development in Indonesia.

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