Jakarta, Sept. 17 -- Indonesia's Deputy Minister for Village and Development of Disadvantaged Regions, Ahmad Riza Patria, emphasized that a collaborative octahelix framework is crucial to accelerating stunting reduction, particularly in rural areas.

Patria, popularly known as Ariza, said the framework brings together central and local governments, academics, businesses, media, community groups, and technology innovators to ensure integrated and effective stunting prevention efforts.

"This collaboration will speed up our progress because stunting can only be addressed if we work together," he said in Jakarta on Wednesday.

The statement followed an inter-ministerial meeting on Tuesday, focused on accelerating stunting reduction in villag...