Problems in the Operations of the School Feeding Programme in Ghana

Abstract

The study focused on whether there is any involvement and the need for the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the operations of the school feeding programme in Ghana. The Ghana Education Service has supervised similar programmes as the main agency in charge to improve efficiency in delivery. The purpose and intent of the Ghana education service will better be served if they are in control of the school feeding programme. The study sampled 350 teachers as the target group and other stakeholders which included directors of education, school feeding programme, parents and students. With a mixed method and the use of questionnaire and interviews, the study analyzed responses based on percentages and themes respectively. The study concluded that the Ghana Education Service (GES) is not involve in the operations of the school feeding programme. They are stated as partners in its operations but are not consulted in the recruiting of schools and caterers as part of the programme operations. But they do have the competence to run the school feeding programme effectively and efficiently and will reduce political influence when the programme is under the Ghana education service as a public institution.