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Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE) / National School Feeding Programme (PNAE)
Brazil
Thematic area
Availability, Accessibility, Social Capital
Policy scope
National
Target audience
Citizens/Consumers, Other (Please specify)
Status
Ongoing
Aim and method
Requires at least 30% of school meal funding to purchase food from local family farms, enhancing fresh food availability and supporting small farmers.
Background
Established to combat hunger, malnutrition, and support family agriculture, inspired by growing concerns over child nutrition.
Monitoring and ownership
Managed by the Brazilian Ministry of Education, with regional bodies monitoring implementation.
Implementation and Results
Increased diversity in school meals, greater stability for local farmers, and improved nutrition among students