Fortification of local rice improves students’ health in Northern schools…The contribution of WFP to quality education

By Samuel SAM Rice is one of the staple foods most widely consumed in Ghana, particularly in rural communities. Local rice production and consumption are, therefore, critical for Ghanaian schoolchildren, who depend on it for energy, growth and academic performance. Prioritising local rice also reduces import dependency. Research indicates that over 50 percent of Ghana’s […]

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