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Food security and school feeding initiatives launched in The Gambia The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, the EU Chargée d'Affaires, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, as well as, representatives of FAO and WFP jointly launch the MDG Initiative in Pakaliba, Lower River Region. It lays the foundation for a sustainable home grown school feeding programme that will provide smallholder farmers a structured and predictable demand for their produce.

Food security and school feeding initiatives launched in The Gambia The ceremony, which was chaired by the Governor (in the picture), took place in Lower River Region, a conscious decision of the Government and partners to bring the project closer to the beneficiaries and to encourage community participation.

Food security and school feeding initiatives launched in The Gambia In addition to increasing household food security and incomes of the participating farmers, the Millennium Development Goal Initiative aims to improve nutrition in school-aged children.

Food security and school feeding initiatives launched in The Gambia Agnes Guillaud, the EU Chargée d'Affaires highlighted the fact that agriculture has the potential to contribute significantly to the attainment of the MDGs in The Gambia. The European Union is grateful to FAO and WFP for their joint support in efforts to boost the agricultural sector to reduce hunger and poverty.

Food security and school feeding initiatives launched in The Gambia Successful implementation of the MDG project depends on community participation, support and dedication. Food security is not an absence of hunger; it is the ability of a nation to manage it.

Food security and school feeding initiatives launched in The Gambia This EU funded project is in line with Government's commitment to lay the foundation for a nationally owned sustainable home grown school feeding programme.

Food security and school feeding initiatives launched in The Gambia School children provided entertainment during the launching ceremony with a sketch on school feeding and its impact on their performance in class.