Implications of Food Security Policy Advocacy for The Well- Being of Women Farmers Group Members in Tanjungpinang City

Abstract

This study analyzes the mechanism of food security policy advocacy and its implications for the well-being of Women Farmers Group (KWT) members in Tanjungpinang City. The study employed a mixed-methods approach with a qualitative analytical emphasis. Data were collected through a survey of 242 members out of 613 members across 31 KWTs, interviews, observations, and document analysis. The analysis used the Policy Input–Policy Process–Policy Output–Policy Outcome framework. The findings show that KWT needs include production facilities, mentoring, program sustainability, market access, and institutional strengthening. Advocacy takes place through interest articulation, communication, forums, networking, coordination, and negotiation. Policy responses in the form of program support, facilitation, mentoring, and institutional strengthening have implications for production capacity, economic activity, food access, and social benefits. KWT vegetable production increased from 620.12 quintals in 2022 to 1,257.80 quintals in 2025. Advocacy is not positioned as the sole cause of well-being, but as an intermediary mechanism connecting community needs with policy responses.