Abstract

San Piisan (Sayangi Dampingi Ibu dan Anak Kota Semarang/Semarang City Program for Maternal and Child Care) is an innovative policy initiative in Semarang City that addresses stunting through integrated interventions, including medical services and educational outreach. Stunting is a multidimensional issue in Indonesia, shaped by economic, social, and environmental factors. San Piisan has gained international recognition from the United Nations for translating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into local action. However, its implementation reveals challenges in governance and cross-sectoral integration. Drawing on Bruno Latour’s Actor-Network Theory (ANT), this study analyzes the policy’s strengths and weaknesses. While San Piisan aligns with global development norms, it primarily frames stunting as a health issue, limiting the involvement of economic development, social welfare, and urban planning sectors. This narrow approach undermines the multi-sectoral collaboration needed for a holistic approach, privileging curative over preventive strategies. A broader policy framework that incorporates economic stability, social conditions, and environmental factors is necessary to ensure sustainability. Additionally, weak intersectoral linkages hamper effective governance, in part due to the absence of a binding framework mandating collaboration. Despite international recognition, the program lacks institutionalized multi-sectoral cooperation, resulting in uneven implementation and limited sustainability. Strengthening the actor-network and governance architecture is critical to position San Piisan as a truly integrated intervention. Enhancing cross-sectoral engagement is key to achieving comprehensive and sustainable stunting reduction in Semarang City.