2026.09.09
On September 7, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Record of Discussions with the Government of the Republic of Guatemala on the framework to implement the technical cooperation project titled “The Project for the Strengthening the Implementation of the School Feeding Program” in the country’s capital, Guatemala City. The signatures were exchanged between Minister Anabella María Giracca Méndez of Ministry of Education of the Republic of Guatemala and Chief Representative Kubokura Ken of JICA Guatemala Office.
Signing ceremony
The project will strengthen school feeding implementation in Guatemala through improved operational guidelines, monitoring systems, capacity development, and nutrition education, while laying the foundation for nationwide expansion. By addressing the country's nutrition challenges among children, the project will enhance school feeding management and nutrition education. It will also showcase Japan's expertise in school meals and food education “Shokuiku” and advance further activities of the sector across Latin America.
The project outline is explained below.
- Country (Target Areas)
Republic of Guatemala (Chimaltenango Department and Totonicapan Department)
- Project Objective
The implementation of school feeding based on the “School Feeding Management and Operations Guide,” the “Shokuiku Guide,” and the "follow-up tools" is strengthened in the project target schools.
- Implementation Period (Planned)
36 months
- Implementing Agency
Ministry of Education (MINEDUC)
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 2（Zero hunger）
Goal 3（Good health and well-being）
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