Stunting In the Spotlight: Dynamic Panel Data Analysis

Endang Pinta Utami

Abstract


This research examines the influence of the Human Development Index (HDI), early marriage, information and communication technology (ICT), and the Gender Inequality Index (GII) on the incidence of stunting in Indonesia using panel data from 34 provinces during the 2020-2023 period. The analysis was carried out using the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM). This study examines the determinants of stunting in children in Indonesia, with a focus on the Human Development Index, Early Marriage, Information and Communication Technology, and the Gender Inequality Index. Contrary to expectations, individual analysis of these variables failed to reveal significant relationships with stunting outcomes. However, simultaneous analysis of these factors revealed a collective impact of 18% on stunting variance, suggesting that a comprehensive approach incorporating multiple determinants may be necessary to effectively address this pervasive public health issue. The findings of this study have important implications for the development of targeted interventions aimed at reducing stunting in Indonesia. Diagnostic tests, including the Sargan test and the Arellano-Bond autocorrelation test, demonstrated the validity of the instruments and the absence of autocorrelation problems at the second level. This research provides important policy implications, such as increasing HDI, preventing early marriage, utilizing ICT, and empowering women to reduce the incidence of stunting in Indonesia.


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Stunting, Human Development Index, Early Marriage, Information and Communication Technology, and The Gender Inequality Index

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