The “Glass of Milk” subsidy program and malnutrition in Peru

Type Journal Article - The World Bank Economic Review
Title The “Glass of Milk” subsidy program and malnutrition in Peru
Author(s)
Volume 20
Issue 3
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2006
Page numbers 421-448
URL http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/IW3P/IB/2003/08/02/000094946_03071904​005856/Rendered/PDF/multi0page.pdf
Abstract
This study of the Vaso de Leche ("Glass of Milk") feeding program in Peru looks for evidence that this in-kind transfer program aimed at young children furthers nutritional objectives. The study links public expenditure data with household survey data to substantiate the targeting and to model the determinants of nutritional outcomes. It confirms that the social transfer program targets poor households and households with low nutritional status. Nevertheless, the study fails to find econometric evidence that the nutritional objectives are being achieved.

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