Abstract:
Stunting has become a health problem that is of global concern. In
Indonesia, the stunting rate is still relatively high. In dealing with stunting, a
country certainly needs assistance in solving this problem. One step that can be
taken is to involve international organizations. The purpose of this research is to
find out more about the role played by international organizations, particularly the
World Health Organizations, in helping Indonesia deal with stunting and how
significance WHO might have on handling stunting in Indonesia. Qualitative
methodology is used in this research by searching for past research on the role of
international organizations, particularly the World Health Organization, in
supporting Indonesia to overcome the stunting problem. The researcher uses a
qualitative case study approach, with a particular emphasis on interpreting
research from written sources and previously published academic works, known
as textual analysis. The research instruments or operationalizations of this study
are statistical data in the form of a report on the number of stunting in Indonesia
and some literature review. According to the findings of this study, WHO's
participation and influence as an international health organization in addressing
stunting in Indonesia does not take the shape of materials or interventions. WHO
plays no direct involvement. WHO's mission as an international agency is to
provide Indonesia with training and assistance in developing solutions that were
implemented by the previous Indonesian administration. The findings of this
study show that WHO has not been able to establish a substantial role or impact as
an international agency, and it has not produced significant benefits in reducing
stunting rates in Indonesia.
