Benin

Member since
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1.27 Million
Total children receiving school meals
2.4 Million
Children enrolled in primary school
84.21 Million
Total investment in school meals (USD)
Figures reflect the latest available data from the State of School Feeding Worldwide report, national reporting and global sources. Governments may update data more frequently, so values may differ from most recent national statistics. Reference year, source and further details are available in the School Meals Coalition Global Database.

National Commitments

Commitment submitted on
Declaration signed by the President
  • Adopt a School Feeding Law by 2025, to ensure the financial stability and sustainability of the national school meals programme. Include school nutrition in relevant national, sectoral and institutional policy documents. 
  • Increase the funding to achieve 100% coverage by 2026 and invest in the development of school feeding infrastructures that integrate planet-friendly approaches. 
  • Advocate for the mobilization of innovative financing with international financial institutions, bilateral and multilateral donors, subregional organizations, and the private sector. 
  • Improve the quality and effectiveness of the school meal programme based on local production, in a concerted, multi-sectoral approach. 
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National Progress Reports

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