iciHaiti – Politics: Evaluation and prospects of school meals
2024/04/05 10:57:39
The National School Canteen Program (PNCS) branch in the South held an important meeting this week in the presence of representatives from key partner organizations including the World Food Program (WFP), the Bank for National Development (BND) and Project PROMISE. World Bank and French Embassy.
The purpose of the meeting was to evaluate performance over the past two quarters, discuss challenges faced, and suggest strategies to improve school meals in the region.
Performance over the past two quarters has been mixed, with significant socio-political unrest disrupting normal activities. Despite these challenges, the cafeteria managed to achieve its largest food supply quota during its student years and demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of adversity.
Regarding the outlook for this quarter and next year, participants highlighted several promising initiatives. In particular, through the joint His PAM/BND program, we integrate school gardens to provide fresh products directly to cafeterias. This approach not only ensures a steady supply of fresh food, but also promotes agricultural education for students.
Another suggestion discussed was to increase the awareness of parents to actively support school feeding programs. Involving parents in this process is critical to ensuring long-term sustainability.
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