The legislation allows for funds to be spent on improving program effectiveness, how does FAS envision this component?
USDA envisions program effectiveness encompassing two main non-food areas of implementation. These are (1) program administration, including monitoring, evaluation and consultants for nutrition and education, and (2) health and education materials, including books, student/teacher supplies, training materials, and prophylactic medications (de-worming, vitamin A, iron). Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) cash can be provided for both of these categories. CCC would consider the use of monetization proceeds for these expenses only when the need to monetize commodities is fully justified. Otherwise, a direct grant should be requested to cover these expenses.
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