CoE-PGNAdvancing National Nutrition
Knowledge, Learning, and Collaboration Hub for National Nutrition Programmes
Supporting national nutrition programmes and priorities through capacity building, research, and cross-sector collaboration.
A collaborative initiative
Working together to advance national nutrition
CoE-PGN brings together government institutions, academia, development partners, local governments, communities, and practitioners to advance national nutrition.
Shared priorities and challenges
Advancing national nutrition requires cross-sector collaboration, capable implementation teams, and an integrated knowledge hub.
Programme Scale
National nutrition programmes reach millions of people across Indonesia.
Regional Diversity
Diverse geographical, social, and food environments call for approaches tailored to local contexts.
Implementation Capacity
Frontline teams need stronger skills, practical learning resources, and ongoing support.
An Integrated Knowledge Hub
Stakeholders need a shared hub for knowledge and learning on national nutrition.
Addressing challenges through four core roles
National Knowledge Hub
A hub for knowledge, technical guidance, and nutrition learning across sectors.
Cross-Sector Collaboration
A shared platform for government, academia, development partners, and communities.
Capacity Building and Learning
Training, learning resources, and mentoring for facilitators and programme managers.
Research, Innovation and Knowledge
Applied research, innovation, and evidence-based documentation of good practices.
A trusted, collaborative, evidence-based nutrition knowledge hub.
CoE-PGN connects government, academia, development partners, the private sector, and communities to strengthen the implementation of national nutrition programmes.
- Curating nutrition knowledge across sectors
- Research and innovation informed by local contexts
- Building the capacity of facilitators and managers
- Purposeful cross-sector collaboration
Supporting National Nutrition Programmes
CoE-PGN serves as a knowledge hub supporting strategic national nutrition programmes through capacity building, learning resources, research and innovation, and documentation of good practices.
Supporting Implementation Teams
Technical assistance and training for programme teams at every level.
Learning Modules and Resources
Curricula, modules, and reference materials for wider use.
Research and Innovation
Applied studies to improve programme quality and effectiveness.
Documenting Good Practices
Curated field experience to inform programme implementation.
Six core CoE-PGN initiatives
National and Regional Nutrition Facilitator Training
A tiered training programme to build the capacity of nutrition facilitators at national, provincial, and district or city levels, strengthening local programme implementation.
Pilot Projects in Priority Regions
Testing nutrition intervention models in areas facing specific challenges.
Kitchen Innovation and Food Safety
Operational standards and service innovations grounded in food safety.
CoE Talks and Knowledge Management
Thematic discussions and channels for sharing knowledge across sectors.
Repository and Learning Resources
Open access to guidelines, reports, and reference modules.
Regional Network Development
Strengthening Regional CoEs and local networks for collaboration.
News and Articles
Surabaya Regional ToT Builds Facilitator Capacity for the Free Nutritious Meals Programme
Regional training of trainers was held on 17–19 November 2025 to strengthen implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme.
Medan Regional ToT Builds Facilitator Capacity for MBG Nutrition Quality and Food Safety
Facilitator capacity is an important foundation for the Free Nutritious Meals programme. Regional training of trainers for Sumatra was held to strengthen this foundation.
Makassar Regional ToT Builds Facilitator Capacity for MBG Delivery in Sulawesi and Maluku
Regional training of trainers for Sulawesi and Maluku was held on 28–31 January 2026 to strengthen readiness for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme.
Kupang Regional ToT Strengthens MBG Readiness in NTT, NTB and Bali
Regional training of trainers for NTT, NTB and Bali was held on 4–7 February 2026 to strengthen readiness for the Free Nutritious Meals programme.
Balikpapan Regional ToT Strengthens Kalimantan’s Readiness for the Free Nutritious Meals Programme
Regional training of trainers (ToT) for Kalimantan was held from Wednesday to Saturday, 25–28 February 2026, to strengthen regional implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme.
Papua ToT: Balanced Nutrition and Food Safety for a Healthy, Intelligent Generation
The intensive three-day activity at Hotel Horison Ultima Entrop, Jayapura, was an important step towards ensuring programme quality in eastern Indonesia.
Working together for national nutrition
CoE-PGN collaborates with government, academia, development partners, the private sector, and communities.
Regional CoE Development
CoE-PGN is developing Regional CoE hubs with the following institutions.
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Learn more about CoE-PGN, explore our publications and repository, or discover opportunities for cross-sector collaboration.