Poor Areas Research Articles

Targeted poverty alleviation promotes sustainable socio-economic and ecological development in China's poor areas

Ending extreme poverty and achieving sustainable development by 2030 poses a significant challenge for developing countries. In the past decade, China has pioneered the Targeted Poverty Alleviation (TPA) strategy and implemented a range of anti-poverty programs, aiming to reconcile poverty reduction with environmental restoration. However, the effectiveness of the TPA strategy in facilitating sustainable development in the poor areas of China (PAC) remains unclear. Drawing on a perspective of systems, this study compiles a panel dataset of 832 nationally designated poverty-stricken counties in China from 2013 to 2020 and employ the coupling coordination degree model to examine the coupling and coordination relationships among economic, social, and environmental systems in the PAC. We find that during the TPA period, the socioeconomic level developed rapidly, while the environmental quality was slightly improved in the PAC. The TPA strategy promotes the coordinated development of social, economic, and ecological systems in the PAC, shifting the relationship between human and environment from imbalance to coordination. Our findings underscore the necessity for the Chinese government to persist in its environmental restoration efforts in the PAC to guarantee a sustained development progress.

Study on the Distribution Law of External Water Pressure with Limited Discharge during Shield Construction of Soft Rock Tunnel in Western Henan Province

When shield tunneling is carried out in poor geological areas with high water head and low strength, there is a great construction risk, and the external water pressure is one of the key factors affecting the stability and safety of the tunnel during shield tunneling. Taking the Yinguruxin tunnel of Xin’an County as the engineering background, the geological conditions and water-bearing characteristics of the water-rich area in the tunnel excavation path are analyzed by means of drilling and high-density electrical method, and the pumping test is used to evaluate the groundwater linkage in the water-rich area. The 2022 version of Midas GTS NX is used to study the distribution characteristics of external water pressure during tunnel excavation in fault zones, and the influence of different drainage rates on the external water pressure of the tunnel is analyzed. The results show that the rock mass in the unfavorable geological section of the tunnel excavation is broken and rich in water, but the complexity of the stratum leads to uneven water richness in the axis direction of the tunnel. The drainage rate is the key to affecting the external water pressure of the lining. The drainage rate is the key to affecting the external water pressure of the tunnel. The correct drainage rate is an effective measure to reduce the external water pressure of the tunnel. The internal and external water pressure of the tunnel decreases with the increase of the drainage rate. When the drainage rate reaches 66.67% of the water inflow, the external water pressure of the tunnel can be reduced to 0.3 MPa to ensure the safety of the earth pressure balance shield machine in the tunneling process. The conclusion provides a useful reference for the high water pressure control of the tunnel shield tunneling process.

The role of labor discrimination in spatial sorting: the USA as an example of ethnic groups staying apart

AbstractDespite the vast research about discrimination, there is little evidence about how space interacts with it. Our main hypothesis is that a discriminated group could have incentives to stay together, even if the location is less dynamic—avoiding areas where firms do not usually hire workers of their group. A virtuous and/or vicious circle emerges for each group, even in the long run. Using USA as an example, this article introduces a theoretical economic model to explain the incentives of ethnic groups in terms of location. We extend the well-known model of discrimination with imperfect information to a spatial framework. The results seem to indicate that the initial population distribution and the barriers to agglomerate activity (transport costs), as well as the behavior of employees, are key elements to determine the equilibrium. As a general conclusion, discrimination processes could clearly modify the location pattern of the population. Hence, the discriminated group could suffer from lower incentives to move from non-agglomerated areas to dynamic areas. These processes could help to explain why some populations prefer to maintain their traditional location in poor areas even if there are places with higher wages or better quality of life.

2-week prevalence and associated factors of fever, diarrhea, and coexisting fever and diarrhea among children aged 6–23 months in rural Hunan Province

Fever and diarrhea are key causes of malnutrition, growth and development disorders, and death among children. At present, most studies on the associated factors of fever and diarrhea in children are concentrated in African and South Asian countries, but relevant research in China is very limited. This study was aimed to analyze the two-week prevalence of fever, diarrhea, and coexisting fever and diarrhea among children aged 6–23 months in rural areas of Hunan Province and to explore the associated factors. The survey data of the Nutrition Improvement Program for Children in Poor Areas (NIPCPA) from 2016 to 2023 was used here. NIPCPA is a cross-sectional survey completed annually in Hunan to collect children’s nutrition and health indicators. The two-week prevalence rates of fever, diarrhea, and coexisting fever and diarrhea among children aged 6–23 months were 12.2% (2066/16,985), 9.6% (1634/16,985), and 3.2% (542/16,985), respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed the risks of fever, diarrhea, and coexisting fever and diarrhea were higher among younger children. The high educational level of caregivers, effective consumption of Yingyangbao (a complementary food supplement containing iron, zinc, calcium, vitamins A, D, B1, B2, B12, folic acid, and other micronutrients), and complementary feeding meeting minimum dietary diversity and meeting minimum acceptable diet were protective factors against fever in children, with adjusted odds ratios (aORs) of 0.87 (95%CI: 0.78–0.98), 0.78 (0.69–0.87), 0.73 (0.65–0.82), and 0.74 (0.66–0.84), respectively. Effective consumption of Yingyangbao, and complementary feeding meeting the minimum dietary diversity and meeting minimum acceptable diet were protective factors against diarrhea in children, with aORs of 0.72 (95%CI: 0.63–0.83), 0.79 (0.70–0.91), and 0.80 (0.70–0.92), respectively. Effective consumption of Yingyangbao, and complementary feeding meeting the minimum dietary diversity and meeting minimum acceptable diet were protective factors against coexisting fever and diarrhea among children, with aORs of 0.53 (95%CI: 0.43–0.66), 0.71 (0.58–0.89), and 0.70 (0.56–0.88), respectively. Fever, diarrhea, and the coexisting fever and diarrhea affect one in eight, one in ten, and one in thirty children respectively in rural areas of Hunan. Effective interventions should be actively taken, such as improving the education level of caregivers, enhancing their scientific feeding skills for children, and promoting children’s compliance with Yingyangbao consumption, to further reduce the prevalence of fever and diarrhea in children.

Assessing the impact of rural E-commerce on regional poverty alleviation: A spatial spillover analysis

China's innovative and sustainable e-commerce poverty alleviation model has not only generated significant social and economic value but also serves as an effective practical case for global poverty reduction. This study employed 611 counties in contiguous poverty-affected areas in China from 2011 to 2022 as valid research samples. It adopted the Spatial Autoregression Model, Spatial Error Model, and Spatial Durbin Model to examine the impact of rural e-commerce on the quality of poverty alleviation, spatial spillover effects, and regional heterogeneity in contiguous poverty-affected areas. The results indicate that rural e-commerce improves the quality of poverty alleviation in local regions and has a spatial spillover effect on the quality of poverty alleviation in adjacent regions. Moreover, significant regional heterogeneity exists in the direct promotion and spatial spillover effects of rural e-commerce on the quality of poverty alleviation in contiguously poor areas. Specifically, in the impoverished areas of eastern, central, and northeastern China, rural e-commerce not only enhances the quality of poverty alleviation in the local region but also has a positive spillover effect on the poverty alleviation quality of neighboring regions. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for rural e-commerce to consolidate the achievements of poverty alleviation and align them with rural revitalization efforts.

Edutainment and Dwelling-Related Assets in Poor Rural Areas of Peru

Abstract We exploit a field experiment by (Chong, A., and M. Valdivia. 2023. “Edutainment, Savings, and Generational Differences in Rural Areas of Peru.” In Working Paper. Department of Economics, Georgia State University) and test whether poor women from rural areas in developing countries that are able to save seek dwelling-related assets and find causal evidence that this is indeed the case. Furthermore, we also find that the older cohort of women, those aged forty and higher, also prioritize material assets related to health-related expenditures, in particular, access to public sewerage system.

Ecological Studies and Epidemiological Aspects of Leptospirosis in the Northeast Region of Brazil

Introduction: Leptospirosis, a globally prevalent zoonotic infection, affects approximately one million people annually. Originating from the bacterium Leptospira, it is transmitted through contact with the urine of reservoir animals, such as rodents. In Brazil, it is endemic, especially in the Northeast region, where poor sanitary conditions contribute to its dissemination. The objective of this study is to analyze the main determining factors for the increase in leptospirosis cases in the Northeast region of Brazil, with an emphasis on rainfall patterns and deficiencies in basic sanitation. Methodology: The methodology consisted of a qualitative exploratory-descriptive bibliographic review of articles published between 2014 and 2024 in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Inclusion criteria were relevance to the topic, while exclusion criteria involved duplicated articles or those that did not highlight the content of interest. The search was conducted in databases such as LILACS, SciELO, and PubMed, using specific descriptors. The analysis involved careful selection and exhaustive reading for the categorization of results. Results and Discussion: Leptospirosis impacts urban and poor areas, with over one million annual cases globally. Factors such as precipitation and disordered urbanization contribute to its spread, especially in tropical regions. Low-income populations are vulnerable due to the lack of basic sanitation. The unequal distribution reflects socio-economic disparities, with densely populated urban areas being more affected. Conclusion: Leptospirosis poses a challenge to public health, especially in regions with poor sanitary conditions. Effective control requires a comprehensive approach, including improvements in sanitation infrastructure, health education, and rodent control.

Elbow Bursitis, Spondylodiscitis and Meningitis Due to Streptococcus agalactiae: A Case Report

Malaria remains one of the most important diseases in the world, being lethal to 610 thousand individuals annually. The widespread resistance of P. falciparum to antimalarials emphasizes the urgent need for new therapies, as treatment remains the primary strategy to control the disease. Although combinations of synthetic drugs are used in treatment, medicinal plants are often utilized in folk medicine as a complement and/or alternative to treat human malaria, especially in poor endemic areas. This systematic review evaluates the antiplasmodial and/or antimalarial activities, as well as the ethnopharmacological use of plant species by traditional communities from South America, through a search in the PubMed Central and Science Direct databases. Among 346 articles selected using the keywords “Malaria”, “Plants”, “Traditional”, “Knowledge”, “Antimalarial” and “Amazon”, 27 were considered eligible. Plant species with no activities were used to a new search on Google, PubMed, and Science Direct. Of the 389 species or genera from 88 botanical families evaluated, most studies were conducted in Peru, with leaves being the primary plant part used for treatment and/or prevention. Out of the analyzed species, excluding 30 mentioned only by genus, 185 had their extracts, fractions, or pure substances assessed, and only nine species had both in vitro and in vivo activity. Among the 174 species cited by traditional communities evaluated, with no data for activity, 66 presented results when a new literature search was performed. The Chayahuita ethnicity was the community providing more traditional knowledge about malaria treatment. Most plant species mentioned in the articles indicated for treatment and/or prevention of malaria have not yet been evaluated for antiplasmodial and antimalarial activities. Collecting ethnopharmacology information of plants is important, since their use for malaria treatment significantly increases the chances of finding a plant to be used as antimalarial substitutes.

Analysis of Palangka Raya City Poverty Alleviation Policy

This study aims to determine poverty reduction in the city of Palalangka Raya. The data used are time series data in 2015-2022. Poverty is a condition where there is an inability to meet basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, education, and health. The type of data used is secondary data and primary data. Secondary data sources were collected from several authorized agencies and related to poverty alleviation programs such as the Social Service, The Central Bureau of Statistics of Indonesia and other relevant secondary data sources. Whereas primary data is directly through in-depth interviews (depth interviews), as well as stakeholders in the determined research areas. Changes in structure as an operational step and humans as targets, the most appropriate poverty reduction strategy is community empowerment. Poverty reduction based on community empowerment focuses on two main scopes, namely: the scope of the area and the scope of the material. The scope of the area is the Palangka Raya City government and other supporting agencies in the government environment related to this study, as well as other regions that cover various areas that are poor areas in various regions in the City of Palembang. The scope of the material includes empirical studies in the form of macroeconomic analysis and poverty reduction analysis, as well as theoretical studies on community empowerment.

Penerapan Permainan Tradisional Sambil Belajar untuk Perkembangan Sosial Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar

This article describes the application of traditional games while learning for the social development of school-aged children. The aim of traditional games while learning is to help children's social development with various motor skills. Community Service (PkM) activities are focused on Mangga Dua hamlet, a remote, disadvantaged, poor area and aspects of education that have not been touched by services. For some children who have not enjoyed a good education because school buildings are not yet available, the distance to the educational location is approximately three kilometers to the main village of Saunulu, Tehoru District. There are some parents, and their children don't know how to read and write, they are still illiterate (literate). It is hoped that through this activity there will be awareness among parents to send their children to school even though they are faced with limited economic conditions and transportation. Through the implementation of traditional games while learning, it is hoped that culture can be preserved because it is full of moral values and social ethics. The method used is learning assistance while playing. PkM activities were carried out for three days. The community service activities carried out received responsiveness from all children and parents.

An analysis of rural teachers’ vocational mobility intention and ways to support social stability

To accurately grasp the current situation of rural teachers' vocational mobility intention and its influencing factors is the premise of stabilizing rural teaching teachers. The survey shows that the rural primary and secondary school teachers in Suizhou City of Hubei province and Feicheng City of Shandong province have a strong vocational mobility intention, reaching nearly 90% and 64.5% respectively, which indicates that the rural teaching staff is still unstable. Teachers of different regions, genders, ages, and school types also have different intentions on horizontal and vertical social mobility. The income problem is the deep reason that affects the turnover intention of rural teachers. With the development of rural education, people from all walks of life pay more attention to the problem of social mobility of rural teachers, but most of them tend to be in poor areas. From the perspective of push and pull theory, this paper expounds and analyzes the social mobility willingness and its influencing factors of rural teachers in economically developed areas, draws corresponding conclusions, and puts forward suggestions for rebuilding rural educational ecology.

Using social media image to identify threatened elasmobranch species caught by a small-scale fishery in a data-poor area.

Sharing fishing activity via social media attracts millions of views. The data from these shares includes key information for a fisheries database such as the species present in the catches and in many cases the number of specimens caught. Many countries in the Global South do not have official information about basic data on fishing activity, especially small-scale activity. In many of such countries like Brazil, overfishing poses a significant threat to numerous threatened species, including elasmobranchs, due to the frailty of fisheries management and law enforcement. The lack of a national (Brazil) data collection program makes sharing data on social media a potential source of fisheries related information. Hence, this study aimed to verify the potential of social media data to describe artisanal fishing and identify elasmobranch species caught by a small-scale fleet in a data-poor Equatorial Southwest Atlantic region. The identification of elasmobranch species was made based on 250 videos shared by local fishers publicly on social media (Youtube™). Among these, sharks and rays were observed in 19 (8%) and 42 (17%) videos, respectively. A total of 98 specimens were recorded, of which 80% could be identified to a species level. Most of the records comprised the stingrays Hypanus berthalutzae and Hypanus guttatus, while Ginglymostoma cirratum was the most recorded shark. More than half of the elasmobranch species recorded are listed at some level of threat according to the IUCN Red List. According to the Brazilian legislation, at least 20% of the species identified in these videos are considered Endangered (EN) or Critically Endangered (CR). Therefore, fishing activity shared via social media can be considered effective in identifying threatened elasmobranch species, as well as providing data on species occurrence, number of specimens, or rare sightings. It is suggested that fishing activity shared via social media be used in parallel with traditional methods (e.g. on-board data and landing observations) to obtain fisheries information and data about endangered species in data poor areas.

Food Transfers, Cash Transfers, Behavior Change Communication and Child Nutrition: Evidence from Bangladesh

Abstract This paper reports the results of two 2-year randomized control trials in two poor rural areas of Bangladesh. Treatment arms included monthly cash transfers, monthly food rations of equivalent value to the cash transfers, and mixed monthly cash and food transfers, and treatment arms—one with food and one with cash—that combined transfers with nutrition-behavior communication change (BCC). This design enables a comparison of transfer modalities within the same experiment. Intent-to-treat estimators show that cash transfers and nutrition BCC had a large impact on nutritional status, a 0.25 standard deviation increase in height-for-age z-scores and a 7.8 percentage point decrease in stunting prevalence. No other treatment arm affected anthropometric outcomes. Mechanisms underlying these impacts are explored. Improved diets—particularly increased intake of animal source foods in the cash plus BCC arm—are consistent with the improvements observed in this paper.

Perspective on the photochromic and photoconductive properties of Rare-Earth Oxyhydride thin films

Rare-Earth oxyhydrides (REH3-2xOx) are characterized by photodarkening when illuminated by photons having an energy exceeding that of the band gap. We propose that the film is segregated in hydrogen rich and hydrogen poor areas. Upon illumination, the excited electrons reduce the three-valent cations inducing an insulator to metal transition in the hydrogen rich entities. These small metallic oxyhydride clusters are responsible for the enhanced optical absorption. In the surrounding semiconductor matrix the photoexcitation induces a transition from p to n-type conductivity. This persistent photoconductivity is due to trapping of the holes by hydride ions. As a result, the Fermi level rises above the conduction band inducing a Burstein-Moss effect and a large increase in the conductivity.

Exploring the “Urban Advantage” in Access to Immunization Services: A Comparison of Zero-Dose Prevalence Between Rural, and Poor and Non-poor Urban Households Across 97 Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Urban children are more likely to be vaccinated than rural children, but that advantage is not evenly distributed. Children living in poor urban areas face unique challenges, living far from health facilities and with lower-quality health services, which can impact their access to life-saving vaccines. Our goal was to compare the prevalence of zero-dose children in poor and non-poor urban and rural areas of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Zero-dose children were those who failed to receive any dose of a diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT) containing vaccine. We used data from nationally representative household surveys of 97 LMICs to investigate 201,283 children aged 12–23 months. The pooled prevalence of zero-dose children was 6.5% among the urban non-poor, 12.6% for the urban poor, and 14.7% for the rural areas. There were significant differences between these areas in 43 countries. In most of these countries, the non-poor urban children were at an advantage compared to the urban poor, who were still better off or similar to rural children. Our results emphasize the inequalities between urban and rural areas, but also within urban areas, highlighting the challenges faced by poor urban and rural children. Outreach programs and community interventions that can reach poor urban and rural communities—along with strengthening of current vaccination programs and services—are important steps to reduce inequalities and ensure that no child is left unvaccinated.

Climate Resilience, Vulnerability, Differential Impacts and Adaptive Capacity in Nigeria

This research investigates and promotes climate resilience in Nigeria’s vulnerable communities, which are disproportionately affected by climate change. How climate change worsens existing problems such as food insecurity, poverty, and conflict in Nigeria serve as the rationale to this study. Hence, defining climate resilience, reviewing relevant literature, and conducting a case study to generate evidence-based recommendations give insight into the objectives of this study. Therefore, reviewed literature shows the diverse impacts of climate change on disadvantaged groups, such as small-scale farmers and urban coastal dwellers. Vulnerability assessments highlight the need for adaptive capacity, integrating local knowledge in solutions. Case studies illustrate vulnerabilities in poor urban coastal areas, rural regions, and the Niger Delta. Differential impacts are examined, such as the gendered effects of climate change on women and the challenges faced by indigenous communities and urban slums. Adaptive capacity is discussed, stressing social capital, collective action, and the interrelation of adaptation, adaptive capacity, and vulnerability. Adaptive capacity assessment in Nigeria indicates difficulties in rural farming households and urban coastal communities, requiring enhanced capacities. Indigenous knowledge plays a vital role in adaptive measures, fostering resilience. Resilience enhancement strategies emphasize social justice, inclusive governance, and community-based adaptation, acknowledging the significance of local empowerment and participation. Technology and innovation provide possibilities but need context-specific methods. These strategies can help build climate resilience in Nigeria’s vulnerable communities, offering a basis for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders to tackle the complex challenges of climate change.

Decision-making process in seeking antenatal care: A cohort study in a poor urban and a typical rural area in Bangladesh.

Decision-making in choosing and using maternal health care among different care-seeking options is a complex process influenced by multilevel factors. Existing evidence on maternal health care-seeking behaviour stems primarily from cross-sectional studies with limited information. Therefore, we designed a cohort study to better understand the decision-making process in antenatal care (ANC) seeking. We conducted this mixed-methods study among pregnant women at <27 weeks of gestation in a poor urban area (n = 1320) and a typical rural area of Bangladesh (n = 1239) whom we followed up till eight weeks after delivery. In view of quantitative methods, we interviewed all enrolled women 5-6 times four weeks apart. For the qualitative approach, we conducted 70 case studies in the urban area and 46 in the rural area by interviewing the participants and their close family members. In the urban area, about one-third of the pregnant women (38.4%) sought ANC at non-governmental organisations, and nearly an equal proportion went to public facilities (36.6%). In both the situations, women preferred facilities with one-stop services at a reasonable cost. In contrast, the lack of readiness in public facilities of the rural area pushed women (77.8%) toward private facilities for ANC. The reputation of the facilities, availability of skilled care providers, diagnostic tests, and ultrasonography services therein were the key influencing factors in the participants' decisions to seek ANC services from specific facilities. The availability of one-stop services was a key factor for participants' choosing of a facility for ANC. For the urban setting, there is a need to establish large public facilities with one-stop service provision in different zones, along with supporting non-governmental organisations in poor areas. For the rural setting, there is an urgent need to strengthen ANC service provision in public facilities at the community- and the sub-district level to redirect women from the private to the public sector to ensure low cost, quality services.

Public attitudes toward medical waste: Experiences from 141 countries.

Medical Waste (MW), conceptualized as waste generated in the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals, posing massive threat to public health. Environment-friendly public attitudes promotes the shaping of pro-environmental behavior. However, the public attitudes of MW and the potential determinants remained scarce. The present study aims to reveal globally public attitudes towards MW and captured the determinants. We integrated the crawler technology with sentiment analysis to captured the public attitudes toward MW across 141 specific countries from 3,789,764 related tweets. Multiple cross-national databases were integrated to assess characteristics including risk, resistance, environment, and development. The spatial regression model was taken to counterbalence the potential statistical bias. Overall, the global public attitudes towards MW were positive, and varied significantly across countries. Resilience (β = 0.78, SD = 0.14, P < 0.01) and development (β = 1.66, SD = 0.13, P < 0.01) posed positive influence on public attitudes towards MW, meanwhile, risk (β = -0.1, SD = 0.12, P > 0.05) and environment (β = 0.09, SD = 0.09, P > 0.05) were irrelated to the shaping of positive MW public attitudes. Several positive moderating influences was also captured. Additionally, the cross-national disparities of the determiants were also captured, more specific, public attitudes towards MW in extremely poor areas were more likely to be negatively affected by risks, resilience and development. This study focused mainly on the public attitudes as well as captured the potential determinants. Public attitudes towards MW were generally positive, but there were large cross-national disparities. Stakeholders would need to designate targeted strategies to enhance public satisfaction with MW management.

The effects of trade liberalization on inequality in nutrition intake: empirical evidence from Indian districts

BackgroundDespite the positive impact of trade liberalization on food availability in India, severe inequality in nutrition consumption at the district level persists. Empirical evidence on the relationship between trade liberalization and nutrition consumption inequality often offers a country-level perspective and generates disputed outcomes. The study aimed to explore the effects of trade liberalization on inequality in nutrition consumption at the district level in India and to examine the heterogeneity of the impact on different nutrition consumption.MethodsOur study employed the Gini Index to measure nutrition consumption inequality of 2 macronutrients and 5 micronutrients at the district level in India during 2009–2011, utilizing the comprehensive FAO/WHO individual food consumption data. The import tariff was adopted as a proxy for trade liberalization, as its externally imposed nature facilitates a causal interpretation. We further identified the direct causal relationship between food trade liberalization and inequality in nutrition consumption using a fixed effects model.ResultsThe results show that more than 50% of the individuals in the survey districts did not meet the dietary standards for both macronutrients and micronutrients. Food trade liberalization hindered the improvement of inequality in nutrition consumption. As import tariffs were reduced by 1%, the inequality in intake of calories, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 increased significantly by 0.45, 0.56, 0.48, and 0.66, respectively, which might be related to food market performance. The results also highlight the positive role of the gender gap, female-headed households, and caste culture on inequality in nutrition consumption in India.ConclusionsTo ease the shock of liberalization and minimize its inequality effects, complementary measures should be adopted, such as improving food logistic conditions in poor areas, and nutrition relief schemes.

Research on Audit Problems and Countermeasures of "Special Fund for Nutrition Improvement Plan" of Y Audit Bureau

The implementation of the nutrition improvement plan for rural compulsory education students is an important policy measure for the state to promote educational equity and improve the nutritional status of students in poor areas. The audit of special funds for nutrition improvement program can test the implementation effect of the policy, and standardize the allocation, management and use of funds in education finance and other departments.Y Audit Bureau is the government agency in charge of auditing of Y Municipal People's Government. In September 2023, Y Audit Bureau led the audit of special funds for the nutrition improvement Plan for rural compulsory education students, focusing on policy implementation, fund distribution and use, food safety, etc., promoting the implementation of the nutrition improvement plan policy through audit supervision, and safeguarding the vital interests of rural compulsory education students. Taking Y Audit Bureau as an example, this paper summarizes and refines the key points of the audit work of the nutrition improvement plan, in order to provide reference for relevant auditors and management departments.