Create innovative financing mechanism including taxation of unhealthy foods
Description
Create an innovative financing mechanism that could include taxing foods considered unhealthy (too sweet, too salty, and too high in trans fat).
For the implementation of this innovative financing mechanism, a study will be carried out in order to generate scientific evidence on the health and economic consequences of the consumption of foods deemed unhealthy. A coordination and monitoring framework including stakeholders will be put in place. A review of taxation policies at national and regional level will be carried out. Also allocated resources from taxes. Develop taxation scenarios and estimate their impact on consumption and generated income Develop strategies to support the private sector.
GNR assessment
Verification status |
Verified
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SMARTness index |
High
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Details
Global nutrition target(s) |
Anaemia
Low birth weight
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Childhood overweight
Adult obesity
Adult diabetes
Raised blood pressure
Salt/sodium intake
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Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Policy >
Food environment
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Linked event(s) |
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N4G Summit theme(s) |
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Measurement
Key indicator | An innovative financing mechanism that could include taxing foods considered unhealthy |
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Measurement plan | Collect own data |
Value | Measurement date | |
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Baseline | No | February 2025 |
Target | Yes | November 2028 |