African Decentralization Studies (Public Admin/Political

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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School Feeding Programmes and Academic Performance Among Primary School Students in West African Countries: A Survey Analysis

Ali Moustapha Dafé, University of the Comoros Mamadou Ndiondé, University of the Comoros Seyni Ali Fafa, University of the Comoros
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18860425
Published: July 22, 2007

Abstract

School feeding programmes (SFPs) are implemented in various countries to improve student nutrition and academic performance. A survey was conducted among a sample of primary school students and their parents/caregivers to assess the effectiveness of SFPs. The analysis revealed that students who participated in SFPs showed an improvement in academic performance by 15% compared to those not participating. SFPs have a positive effect on primary school students' academic outcomes, warranting their continued implementation and evaluation. Investment in SFPs should be prioritised alongside other educational reforms to enhance student well-being and learning environments. School Feeding Programmes, Academic Performance, West Africa, Primary Education

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Ali Moustapha Dafé, Mamadou Ndiondé, Seyni Ali Fafa (2007). School Feeding Programmes and Academic Performance Among Primary School Students in West African Countries: A Survey Analysis. African Decentralization Studies (Public Admin/Political, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18860425
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Keywords

African geographynutrition interventioneducational outcomescross-sectional studysocio-economic indicatorschild developmentschool-based interventions

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