Education is a fundamental driver of individual and societal development. But significant disparities in access and achievement persist in Benin, particularly among girls in rural and impoverished regions. In response, the Government of Benin launched the Integrated National School Feeding Programme (PNASI) in 2017 to enhance primary school enrollment and performance by providing daily meals to students. This study aims to evaluate the impact of the PNASI program on girls' educational outcomes in northern Benin, focusing on changes in school outcomes, and disparities across different socioeconomic groups. Using a quasi-experimental design with Difference-in-Differences (DiD) estimation, the analysis compares schools that benefited from the program to those that did not, before and after its implementation. Data from annual school enrollment records and the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) will be utilized. By disaggregating results by well-being indicators, the study seeks to provide evidence on the program’s effectiveness in reducing educational inequalities and improving girls’ educational participation and achievement in disadvantaged areas.
Project leader: Marsove ATTOLOU
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Scientific mentors: Anthony Wambugu | Ramaele Moshoeshoe
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