Commitment
A 'Sugar Tax' proposal has been developed, passed and is being implemented.
Description
This proposal will be accomplished through conducting research, holding various stakeholder consultations (including with international and national experts) and liaising closely with the Namibian Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Health and Social Services.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Support increased nutrition investment
Description
The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) will advocate for increased national investment in nutrition from the Namibian government and the private sector, support the implementation of nutrition-related budget analysis and budget tracking and advocate for the introduction of a 'sugar tax' whereby additional income would be ring-fenced for nutrition-related expenditures.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Global nutrition target(s) |
Childhood stunting
Childhood overweight
Adult obesity
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Policy >
Food environment
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Measurement
| Key indicator | The 'sugar tax' mechanism is in place. |
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| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | No | 2021 |
| Target | Yes | December 2030 |
Progress
| Value | Measurement date | Status | |
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| Progress report | In progress | June 2024 |
In Progress
The report indicates progress towards the target, and the end date had not been reached at the time of progress assessment.
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