Goal

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

FROM Commitment: Support Increased Nutrition Investment

Civil Society Organisation / Namibia

Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namiba

Date made: 05 Dec 2021
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit | 2021 UN Food Systems Summit
Verification status Verified Find out more
NAF SMARTness index High Find out more
Targeted location National - Countrywide
Targeted population Overall population (all ages, both sexes)
Primary indicator 'Sugar Tax' mechanism in place
Primary indicator baseline Sugar Tax isn't considered
Primary indicator target 'Sugar Tax' developed and implemented
Duration May, 2022 - December, 2030

Goal action plan

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.

Nutrition Action Classification

Enabling

  • Financial
  • Operational
  • Leadership and governance
  • Research monitoring and data

Policy

  • Food environment
  • Food supply chain
  • Consumer knowledge
  • Nutrition care services

Impact

  • Undernutrition
  • Diet
  • Obesity and diet-related NCDs
  • Food and nutrition security

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