Togo

Member since

February 2022

1.22 Million

Total children receiving school meals

8.84 Million

Children enrolled in primary school

13.06 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.

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National Commitments

Commitment submitted on
February 2022
Declaration signed by the Ministry of Basic Development, Youth and Youth Employment

Increase the funding and resources for school meal programmes to expand the number of schools providing meals.
Update the National School Meal Policy (PNAS) in line with the School Feeding Act.
Develop and implement an integrated school feeding programme focused on local production to stimulate agricultural growth and job creation.
Support energy transformation by encouraging the use of clean energy in the implementation of school meals.
Enhance both the quantity and nutritional quality of meals, integrating food and nutrition education into school curricula, promoting healthy eating habits.

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Events

Resources

Report

Education & Learning Health & Nutrition

Education and Nutrition: Learn to Eat Well

This report explores the intersection of education and nutrition in the context of Sustainable Development Goals. It advocates for a systemic, life-cycle approach to strengthen both sectors and highlights how investments in education contribute to improved nutrition and vice versa. It underscores the need for robust monitoring of school meal programmes. The report also warns of growing global food insecurity, rising obesity rates, and calls for coordinated efforts across sectors to create healthier, more sustainable food and education systems.

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Report

Education & Learning Health & Nutrition School Meals Financing Supporting Families

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.

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