http://www.dairymailafrica.co.za/images/acrobat/april07/DMA%20PDF/ARTICLE1.pdf
The report is not complete – for
example, Tanzania and Mauritania are not mentioned and the incorporation of milk
into general school feeding is not touched on; however, I like the
conclusion:
Reaping the benefits of a
school milk programme is challenging. It needs to be efficient, cost-effective
and well-planned. Although implementation plans may vary, the key driving
force must be sustainability. Many countries across our vast continent have
endeavoured to establish school milk schemes. A handful is well-established.
Others are lagging behind due to logistical and financial obstacles. Many have
failed completely. These programmes were unsuccessful, because they failed to
plan strategically, involve all role players, build partnerships and establish a
workable and sustainable school milk models. In the end, it was a lose-lose
situation.
Couldn’t have put it better
myself!
Michael