IMPACT OF SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS ON FOOD SECURITY IN INDONESIA: A SHORT-TERM ANALYSIS

Food security is a critical issue in Indonesia, where socioeconomic and environmental factors influence its attainment. This research project aims to analyse the short-term impacts of socioeconomic and environmental factors on food security in Indonesia and provide insights and recommendations for policy interventions. Using a Vector Autoregressive model and data analysis, the study examines the effects of population growth, labour force participation, carbon dioxide emissions, and income distribution on food security outcomes. The results indicate that population growth has a negative significant impact on food security, while labour force participation and income distribution have positive significant effects. However, carbon dioxide emissions do not show a significant impact on food security in the short term. The study emphasizes the need for tailored population expansion strategies, equitable income distribution, increased labour force engagement, eco-friendly agricultural practices, climate change mitigation, and enhanced social protection. These policy prescriptions are crucial for achieving inclusive and sustainable food security in Indonesia. The findings of this research contribute to the understanding of the complexities of food security and provide evidence based recommendations for policymakers to address the challenges and ensure a brighter and more secure future for all Indonesians.