"For instance, the executive branch operates the National School Feeding Program that feeds at least 45 million children everyday. That was not enough. Congress had to enact a law that requires the National School Feeding Program to buy at least 30% of its food from family farmers. The synergies created by this linkage benefited the family farmers and children and generated other non-farm jobs in logistics and transport as well as in management, nutrition, and kitchens. Sixth, Zero Fome relies on a massive mobilization of grassroots organizations, NGOs, and community groups. They actively participate in policymaking and in monitoring the implementation of laws and programs at the federal, state, and municipal levels."
Posted on: Sun, 23 Jun 2013 19:49:25 +0000
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