Goal
A 'Sugar Tax' proposal has been developed, passed and is being implemented.
Support Increased Nutrition Investment
Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namiba
Verification status | Verified Find out more |
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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