Assessing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Household Food Security in Indonesia

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant impact on global food security, particularly in developing and low-income countries. Therefore, this study investigates the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on household food security in Indonesia, using national longitudinal data from the survey of High-Frequency Monitoring of the Impacts 2020. The result shows a reduction in food insecurity in 2021, and panel-ordered logistic regressions demonstrate that households with younger heads, lower education levels, female heads, larger sizes, rural residency, and lower income levels have a higher probability of experiencing the decline. Furthermore, the study highlights the role of remittances and safety-net programs in mitigating food insecurity. It provides a baseline analysis of the food security situation to improve targeted policies and deliver safety net programs to the poor and vulnerable groups directly impacted.