The Role of the Musi Rawas Regency Government in Ensuring Food Security for the Community

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of the Musi Rawas Regency Government in ensuring food security for the community, as part of the fulfillment of the right to food, which is recognized as a fundamental human right. Food security is a strategic issue closely related to public welfare, and local governments hold constitutional responsibility to realize it. This research uses a normative-empirical legal approach, combining statutory analysis with interviews from relevant local government agencies. The findings show that the Musi Rawas Government has implemented several efforts, such as agricultural support programs, regional food reserves, and community empowerment initiatives. However, the implementation still faces obstacles, including budget limitations, lack of coordination among agencies, and limited public access to food-related information and technology. Therefore, strengthening local regulations and fostering inter-agency synergy are needed to ensure the sustainability of food security programs at the local level.