THE ROLE OF WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION IN DEALING WITH STUNTING PROBLEMS IN INDONESIA: A STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

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.