Goal
Domestic Food Production has increased from 30% to 60% within five years.
Increased Domestic Food Production
Government of the Republic of Namibia
| Verification status | Verified Find out more |
|---|---|
| NAF SMARTness index | High Find out more |
| Targeted location | National - All areas of Namibia. |
| Targeted population | Overall population (all ages, both sexes) |
| Primary indicator | Percentage of food that is locally produced out of all food available |
| Primary indicator baseline | 30% |
| Primary indicator target | 60% |
| Duration | April, 2021 - March, 2026 |
Goal action plan
The Namibia Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, together with other stakeholders, commits to increase domestic food production by promoting home gardens, increasing land and water access, improving early warning systems and access to affordable water, and increasing effectiveness/reach/nutrition-related knowledge of its agricultural extension workers, as well as by enhancing the processing, marketing, and consumption of food to improve access to nutritious and safe food for the populace of Namibia at all times.
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
