Maximizing Nutrition and Cost-Effectiveness: Sustainable Strategies for School Feeding and Gardening for Greater Impact in Cambodian Schoolchildren

This policy brief evaluates the cost-effectiveness, nutritional adequacy, and sustainability of Cambodia's three School Feeding Program (SFP) modalities: state-run, WFP-run, and school-gardening programs. Data from the 2022-2023 school year revealed disparities in implementation. The state-run model...

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Autores principales: Phuong Vichea, Vanna, Sockcheng, Sim, Sombath, KEO
Formato: Brief
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: WorldFish 2024
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169993
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description This policy brief evaluates the cost-effectiveness, nutritional adequacy, and sustainability of Cambodia's three School Feeding Program (SFP) modalities: state-run, WFP-run, and school-gardening programs. Data from the 2022-2023 school year revealed disparities in implementation. The state-run model was the most cost-efficient, spending USD 38.9 per child annually compared to USD 55.24 in WFP-managed schools. School-gardening programs, at USD 53.08 per child, offered added benefits like environmental education, community engagement, and income generation but faced higher startup and operational costs. This brief emphasizes a holistic approach to school feeding, combining cost-effective practices with nutritional adequacy and sustainability. Addressing challenges and leveraging opportunities can significantly enhance Cambodia’s SFP impact on child nutrition, health, and education.
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spelling CGSpace1699932025-09-01T19:01:28Z Maximizing Nutrition and Cost-Effectiveness: Sustainable Strategies for School Feeding and Gardening for Greater Impact in Cambodian Schoolchildren Phuong Vichea, Vanna Sockcheng, Sim Sombath, KEO nutrition consumption gardening school feeding program cost effectiveness This policy brief evaluates the cost-effectiveness, nutritional adequacy, and sustainability of Cambodia's three School Feeding Program (SFP) modalities: state-run, WFP-run, and school-gardening programs. Data from the 2022-2023 school year revealed disparities in implementation. The state-run model was the most cost-efficient, spending USD 38.9 per child annually compared to USD 55.24 in WFP-managed schools. School-gardening programs, at USD 53.08 per child, offered added benefits like environmental education, community engagement, and income generation but faced higher startup and operational costs. This brief emphasizes a holistic approach to school feeding, combining cost-effective practices with nutritional adequacy and sustainability. Addressing challenges and leveraging opportunities can significantly enhance Cambodia’s SFP impact on child nutrition, health, and education. 2024-12-31 2025-01-26T05:54:17Z 2025-01-26T05:54:17Z Brief https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169993 en Open Access application/pdf WorldFish Vanna Phuong Vichea, Sim Sockcheng, KEO Sombath. (31/12/2024). Maximizing Nutrition and Cost-Effectiveness: Sustainable Strategies for School Feeding and Gardening for Greater Impact in Cambodian Schoolchildren. Bayan Lepas, Malaysia: WorldFish (WorldFish).
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Maximizing Nutrition and Cost-Effectiveness: Sustainable Strategies for School Feeding and Gardening for Greater Impact in Cambodian Schoolchildren
title Maximizing Nutrition and Cost-Effectiveness: Sustainable Strategies for School Feeding and Gardening for Greater Impact in Cambodian Schoolchildren
title_full Maximizing Nutrition and Cost-Effectiveness: Sustainable Strategies for School Feeding and Gardening for Greater Impact in Cambodian Schoolchildren
title_fullStr Maximizing Nutrition and Cost-Effectiveness: Sustainable Strategies for School Feeding and Gardening for Greater Impact in Cambodian Schoolchildren
title_full_unstemmed Maximizing Nutrition and Cost-Effectiveness: Sustainable Strategies for School Feeding and Gardening for Greater Impact in Cambodian Schoolchildren
title_short Maximizing Nutrition and Cost-Effectiveness: Sustainable Strategies for School Feeding and Gardening for Greater Impact in Cambodian Schoolchildren
title_sort maximizing nutrition and cost effectiveness sustainable strategies for school feeding and gardening for greater impact in cambodian schoolchildren
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consumption
gardening
school feeding program
cost effectiveness
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