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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​