Commitment

A 'Sugar Tax' proposal has been developed, passed and is being implemented.

Civil society organisation / Namibia

May 2022 — December 2030

Description

Conduct research and various stakeholder consultations, including international and national experts, and liaise closely with the Namibian Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)

Title

Support Increased Nutrition Investment

Description

NAFSAN is going to advocate for increased national investment in nutrition from the Namibian government and the Private Sector, and will support the implementation of nutrition-related budget analysis and budget tracking, and will 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

Details

Global nutrition target(s)
Childhood stunting
Childhood overweight
Adult obesity
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Policy > Food environment
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Linked event(s)
  • 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit
  • 2021 UN Food Systems Summit
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Health
  • Financing

Measurement

Key indicator 'Sugar Tax' mechanism in place
Value Measurement date
Baseline No 2021
Target Yes December 2030

Progress

Status:
In Progress
Why this status?
The report indicates progress towards the target, and the end date had not been reached at the time of progress assessment.
Value Measurement date
Progress report In Progress June 2024

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