Implementation of Non-Cash Food Assistance (Bpnt) in Rantau Utara Region, Labuhanbatu

Non-cash food assistance (bpnt) is public policy that aims to eradicate poverty. it is delivered electronically through bank account (e-cash). however, problems occur when people who live above poverty line are receiving this type of assistance. as an addition, some beneficiaries cannot withdraw their monthly assistance because it was not distributed to their saving account. objective of this study is to run analysis on implementation of non-cash food assistance (bpnt) using marilee s grindle theory in rantau utara region, labuhan batu. this study is categorized as descriptive qualitative study and the data are both primary and secondary data. the data collection techniques were interview, observation and documentation. data analysis comprised of data reduction, data display and conclusion. the findings showed bpnt has not been implemented successfully yet in rantau utara region. some of the obstacles were lack of information of bpnt, lack of government supervision, and lacking compliance of bpnt implementor.