Ghana School Feeding Programme goals:

Long-term goal
Sustained contribution to poverty reduction and stable food supply.

Concretely:

• 8 % real increase in incomes at national and community levels;
• 8 % increased employment at community level;
• Greater availability, access, utilization and stability of food crops at community level.

Immediate/short-term goals
1. Reduce hunger and malnutrition.
2. Increase school enrolment and attendance.
3. Stimulate local food production.

Goal 1, concrete:

• One nutritious meal each school day for all infant and primary schoolchildren (4-12 years) within the programme.
• By the year 2010, 1.04 million children must be participating in GSFP.
• Body mass index (BMI) of target group increased to standard level (19-25).

Goal 2, concrete:

• Increased enrolment of children at GSFP schools (above national average of 83%).
• Increased attendance and decreased drop out rates at GSFP schools (20% higher attendance, 20% lower drop out rates).

Goal 3, concrete:

• Increased income for local farmers (by creation of a market).
• Increased production by local farmers through sustainable technologies (access to more/higher quality land, water, seeds, fertilizer and tools).
• Agricultural projects at GSFP schools (school farms at 40% of the schools).