The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has taken a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability with the introduction of a digital system. This innovative move aims to boost efficiency in the programme’s operations and the upcoming 2025/26 Caterer Procurement.
Developed by Virtual Solutions, the software was recently presented to the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey. The system is designed to streamline various processes, including caterer procurement, tracking feeding activities, and reporting on data collection at the school level.
One of the primary objectives of the GSFP digitization system is to eliminate manual inefficiencies and minimize payment delays. By automating these processes, the initiative is expected to foster fairness in caterer selection, enhance food quality supervision, and improve the programme’s overall impact.
The Minister commended the GSFP team and the consultant for the initiative, highlighting its potential to strengthen oversight and enhance service delivery. She emphasized that adopting technology would help resolve persistent challenges, such as delayed payments and inconsistencies in food supply.
Reaffirming the President’s vision for the GSFP, the Minister assured that schoolchildren would continue to receive nutritious meals in a timely and uninterrupted manner. The introduction of this system marks a significant milestone in the GSFP’s efforts to establish a more transparent and accountable framework that benefits both caterers and schoolchildren nationwide.
The software is funded by the Government of Ghana and the World Food Programme, demonstrating the collaborative efforts to enhance the programme’s efficiency and effectiveness.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
