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  11. School Feeding For Improving Child Nutrition In Conflict-affected Settings: Feasibility And Cost Efficiency Of Alternative Models In Yemen

School feeding for improving child nutrition in conflict-affected settings: Feasibility and cost efficiency of alternative models in Yemen

Lilia Bliznashka1,2, Dalia Elsabbagh1, Sikandra Kurdi1

  • 1International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

School feeding programs in Yemen offer significant benefits, but hybrid models combining fortified snacks and meals are most cost-efficient for child nutrition. These programs improve child, family, and financial outcomes, enhancing overall well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health Nutrition
  • International Development
  • Emergency Response

Background:

  • School feeding programs are crucial for supporting children's nutrition, health, and education, especially during emergencies.
  • Urban Yemen faces challenges that necessitate effective and sustainable nutritional interventions for school-aged children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility, cost-efficiency, and perceived benefits of various school feeding modalities in urban Yemen.
  • To identify trade-offs and opportunities for improving school feeding programs in resource-limited settings.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative evaluation using primary data from 21 school feeding implementers and 88 beneficiaries (Feb-Mar 2023).
  • Secondary data analysis from a desk review of published literature and program documents on school feeding operations.
Keywords:
Middle East and North Africaimplementation evaluationlow‐ and middle‐income countriesqualitative methods

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  • School feeding provided 18% energy, 40% protein, and 66% micronutrient requirements. Fortified snack models were 3-11 times more cost-efficient for nutrient delivery.
  • Perceived benefits included positive child, family, and financial outcomes. Weaknesses included poor meal nutritional quality and inadequate WASH infrastructure.
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Conclusions:

  • Hybrid school feeding models are cost-efficient, acceptable, and feasible in Yemen, effectively addressing the dietary and nutritional needs of school-aged children.
  • Improving nutritional quality and addressing infrastructure limitations are key opportunities for enhancing school feeding programs.
  • School feeding programs demonstrate significant potential to positively impact children's well-being in emergency contexts.
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