School feeding programmes, especially free school meal initiatives, are vital in combating food insecurity, improving health outcomes, and enhancing educational achievements, particularly in developing countries. In Indonesia, these programmes play a key role in the government's efforts to reduce malnutrition, particularly in rural and low-income communities. However, the success of these initiatives depends not only on their design but also on their implementation and the process of policy learning. Policy learning enables countries to adopt successful global practices tailored to their local contexts, thereby ensuring effectiveness and sustainability. This systematic literature review (SLR) synthesizes studies published between 2020 and 2025 on free school meal programmes in Indonesia, focusing on policy learning and knowledge transfer processes. By employing bibliometric tools and thematic analysis, this review examines current trends, challenges, the conceptualization of policy learning, and the adaptation of international practices in the Indonesian context. The review aims to provide insights for improving the design and implementation of school feeding programmes in Indonesia, supporting the country's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the areas of zero hunger and quality education.
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