[USDA FY 2019] Local and regional food aid procurement (LRP) program Nicaragua MAS program mayor accesso a alimentos saludables (better access to healthy foods) : baseline evaluation and market study

The project aims to improve the effectiveness of food assistance by improving the cost-effectiveness of food assistance, improving the timeliness of food assistance, and improving the utilization of nutritious and culturally acceptable food that meets quality standards. It aims to reach 10,609 children from 60 schools, ten food supply businesses, 260 producers, and 420 parents belonging to the parent-teacher association (PTA) in the schools. This study establishes the current status of nine project indicators, validates the theory of change, identifies the suppliers’ capacities, and analyses the impact of local food purchases on markets. It presents conclusions and recommendations that will be useful to the program to ensure the effective accomplishment of indicators and to achieve quality implementation.