81% of the world’s population live in the 139 countries for which data from the 2021 Global Survey of School Meal Programs © are available. Across the 139 countries, 125 had large-scale school feeding. The data from these 125 countries are summarized in this available set of country reports, alongside the country reports from the 2019 survey round.
Each country report provides a comprehensive overview of the standardized information collected about the school feeding program, including:
- Target Group
- Coverage
- Modality
- Food Sources
- Budget
- Complementary Programs
- National Laws
- Policies and Standards
- Infrastructure
- Nutrition
- Agriculture
- Employment and Community Participation
- Successes and Challenges
- Research Needs
Country reports can be used to share information and foster learning between countries as well as function as an advocacy tool to promote investment in school feeding programs through deeper knowledge.