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III International Seminar on Good Practices in School Feeding in the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP)
3–5 Dec 2024
São Tomé and Príncipe
From 3-5 December 2024, the III International Seminar on Good Practices in School Feeding took place in São Tomé and Príncipe. The meeting was held under the theme "Youth and Sustainability in the CPLP".
The meeting brought together CPLP ministers of education, partners, and experts to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and strengthen school feeding programmes across member states. Key discussions focused on universal school feeding coverage, innovative solutions such as school gardens, local food sourcing, and sustainable financing. Discussions also tackled aligning efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reflected on the CPLP's potential role in the School Meals Coalition and promoting multilateral cooperation.
Outcome Document
High-level Communiqué
The Final Communiqué summarizes the III Seminar on Good Practices in School Feeding in the CPLP, held on 3-4 December 2024. It highlights key discussions, recommendations, and commitments to strengthen school feeding programmes, enhance collaboration, and promote sustainable practices across CPLP member states.
Media Coverage
Press Release
This press release highlights the III Seminar on Good Practices in School Feeding in the CPLP, held in São Tomé and Príncipe from 3 to 5 December 2024. It details key discussions on strengthening school feeding programmes, fostering multilateral cooperation, and aligning efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Resources & Publications
School Meals Programmes and the Education Crisis - A Financial Landscape Analysis
This report presents an analysis of the financial landscape for school meal programmes in light of the learning crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses the fiscal challenges governments face and explores the role of school feeding programmes in addressing education, poverty, and malnutrition issues. The report includes seven case studies and emphasizes multi-sectoral benefits, fiscal space limitations, and donor funding challenges.
