Goal
Legislation related to increased maternity leave and improved maternity benefits has been passed.
Improved environments for breastfeeding
Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia
| Verification status | Verified Find out more |
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| NAF SMARTness index | High Find out more |
| Progress status | In progress See progress details |
| Targeted location | National - Whole country, yet most likely focusing on Windhoek (capital city). |
| Targeted population | Overall population (all ages, both sexes) |
| Duration | March 2019 - December 2030 |
Goal action plan
NAFSAN will engage with parliamentarians and other relevant decision makers through individual and collective conversations, dialogues, workshops and social media to improve legislation.
Progress
Indicator
| Primary indicator | New Legislation |
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| Indicator monitor | Joint reflections during Joint Annual Assessment with stakeholders |
Reports
| Stage | Measurement Date | Value | Status |
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| Baseline | 2019 | Initial Legislation | |
| Progress report | August 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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| Target | December 2030 | New legislation on parental leave enacted |
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
