Several information activities have been developed in the form of project promotional material such as posters which were distributed to all schools, and a video distributed to the provincial authorities and the media. A Manual of Project Procedures has been prepared and training provided for counterpart staff. The technical assistance provided by UNDP through the Government-funded PMU has ensured better overall project performance. The nutritious breakfast provided to schoolchildren complements their inadequate diet and encourages more regular school attendance. The project targets the poorest schoolchildren in areas with a high incidence of poverty and malnutrition.
Food distribution is difficult because the schools are located in remote areas.
However, the contracted enterprises have developed several mechanisms to overcome this problem and rations are distributed in time. At the same time, PMU's supervision of the participating companies ensures better control. Community participation is active but could be improved in schools located in urban areas of the coastal provinces. Supervision of these schools should be increased. The baseline study revealed that parents and teachers in remote areas have insufficient knowledge of the project.