This resource library contains material on Food and Nutrition Security in Namibia,

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TitleAuthor/DescriptionYearTypeTopicDownload
Growing food in Windhoek: Urban agriculture policy and practiceWorld Future Council document covering various aspects of growing food in Windhoek0000/UnknownFactsheet, brief, newsletterAgriculture,pdf
Best breastfeeding practicesMoHSS poster on breastfeeding0000/UnknownInformation/education/communicationInfant and young child feeding.pdf
Facts about worms and worm controlMoHSS brochure that includes information on soil transmitted helminths0000/UnknownInformation/education/communicationHealth sector nutrition services.pdf
Bilharzia and intestinal wormsMoHSS poster on worms0000/UnknownInformation/education/communicationHealth sector nutrition services.pdf
Iodine deficiency disorders and data on the status of vitamin A and ironMoHSS, ICCIDD, UNICEF school-based survey report and data on micronutrient deficiencies1992Study/survey/researchMicronutrients.pdf
Gazette No 883Law on salt iodisation1994Law/regulationsFood fortification.pdf
Food and Nutrition PolicyGovernment of the Republic of Namibia1995Policy/strategy/planNutrition & Food Securitypdf
Food and nutrition guidelines for NamibiaGuidelines on food choices for a health life prepared for National Food Security and Nutrition Council2000Guidelines and trainingGeneral nutrition.pdf
An assessment of the status of the San in NamibiaReport from Legal Assistance Centre that was part of the Regional Assessment of the Status of the San in Southern Africa 2001Study/survey/researchGeneral nutrition.pdf
Nationwide follow-up survey on iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) in Namibia1998/99 MoHSS nationwide school-based survey that was a follow-up survey to the 1992 survey to inform the salt iodisation programme.2001Study/survey/researchMicronutrients.pdf
National Policy on IYCFMinistry of Health and Social Services policy on infant and young child feeding2003Policy/strategy/planInfant and young child feeding.pdf
Nutrition information in Namibia: situation analysis and way forwardMoHSS, Tulane Uni., UNICEF report and plan on nutrition surveillance2006Policy/strategy/planNutrition information.pdf
Gazette No 3971Labour Act that covers maternity leave2007Law/regulationsInfant and young child feeding.pdf
Algorithms for nutrition assessment and classificationJob aids for health workers working on management of acute malnutrition2010Guidelines & Training Health sector nutrition services.zip
Nutrition assessment, counselling and support for PLHIVMoHSS operational guidelines of nutrition service for people living with HIV2010Guidelines and trainingHealth sector nutrition services.pdf
Managing diet related symptoms of HIVMoHSS brochure on nutrition and HIV2010Information/education/communicationHealth sector nutrition services.pdf
Preventing infection and staying healthyMoHSS brochure that includes food safety2010Information/education/communicationFood safety.pdf
Good hygiene keeps you healthyMoHSS poster that includes food safety with focus on HIV2010Information/education/communicationFood safety.pdf
National guidelines on infant and young child feedingMoHSS guidelines for age-appropriate infant and young child feeding2011Guidelines & Training Infant and young child feeding.pdf
Talk to me about breastfeedingMoHSS brochure on breastfeeding2011Information/education/communicationInfant and young child feeding.pdf
Strategic Plan for Nutrition2011-2015 Ministry of Health and Social Services national nutrition plan2011Policy/strategy/planGeneral nutrition.pdf
The Namibian School Feeding Programme transition case studyMinistry of Education and WFP documentation of school feeding programme from 1991-20122012Monitoring/evaluation/surveillanceSchool nutrition.pdf
Landscape Analysis to Accelerate Actions to Improve Maternal and Child Nutrition in Namibia Namibia Alliance for Improved Nutrition (NAFIN) & WHO Namibia2012Study/survey/researchNutrition informationpdf
Curriculum Framework for Children in Namibia aged 3 and 4 years Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare2013Guidelines & Training Early Childhood Developmentpdf
Nutrition Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Non-Communicatable Diet-Related DiseasesMinistry of Health and Social Services2013Guidelines & Training Nutrition informationpdf
Seed Policy Namibia (2013)Seed Policy Namibia (2013)2013Law/regulationsAgriculturepdf
Review of nutrition assessment, counselling, and support (NACS) service implementation in NamibiaMoHSS et al report on programme to measure nutritional status and provide nutritional support2013Monitoring/evaluation/surveillanceHealth sector nutrition services.pdf
Multisectoral Nutrition Implementation Plan2012/13-2015/16 Namibia Alliance for Improved Nutrition (NAFIN) Multisectoral nutrition implementation plan, results framework and dashboard of indicators2013Policy/strategy/planGeneral nutrition.pdf
Namibia Food Safety PolicyMinistry of Agriculture Water and Forestry policy2014Policy/strategy/planFood safety.pdf
Local and global guidance for improved delivery of routine services for supporting optimal infant feedingMoHSS, UNICEF, PATH report focused on services delivered through the health sector for the 1st 1000 days2014Policy/strategy/planInfant and young child feeding.doc
Namibia: mapping of schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminthsMoHSS et al report that includes information on worms that cause anaemia2014Study/survey/researchHealth sector nutrition services.pdf
Gazette No 5740Public and Environmental Health Act that covers marketing of breastmilk substitutes2015Law/regulationsInfant and young child feeding.pdf
Survey report on formative assessment of infant and young child feeding and care practices in Namibia2014/15 MoHSS comprehensive study on IYCF2015Study/survey/researchInfant and young child feeding.pdf
Fortification potential of Mahangu at the level of service and small-scale commercial millersDraft report for NAFIN prepared by CRIAA SA-DC2015Study/survey/researchFood fortification.doc
Namibia Food Safety Policy - approved by CabinetMinistry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry2015policy/strategy/planFood Safetypdf
Namibia strategic review of food and nutrition securityEvaluation of progress on Zero Hunger and Sustainable Development Goal 2 by OPM, Min. of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, and the National Planning Commission with support from WFP2016Monitoring/evaluation/surveillanceGeneral nutrition.pdf
Namibia Zero Hunger Road Map2016-2020 multisectoral plan to address malnutrition2016Policy/strategy/planGeneral nutrition.pdf
What Parliamentarians can do about malnutritionUNICEF document advocating action by Parliamentarians2017Factsheet, brief, newsletterGeneral nutrition.pdf
Namibia zero hunger newsletterJanuary-June 2017 newsletter on implementation of the zero hunger roadmap2017Factsheet, brief, newsletterGeneral nutrition.pdf
Evaluation of the Namibian Community Health Workers ProgrammeMoHSS study with support from UNICEF and USAID on community health workers, a cadre of workers with multiple responsibilities related to nutrition2017Monitoring/evaluation/surveillanceGeneral nutrition.pdf
National Multisectoral Strategic Plan for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases in Namibia2017/18-2021/22 plan from MoHSS2017Policy/strategy/planOver-nutrition.pdf
Memorandum of Understanding on Nutrition Pre-Service ProgrammeUNICEF and Namibia University of Science and Technology MoU on nutrition bachelor's degree programme2017Project/agreementGeneral nutrition.pdf
Participatory rapid assessment of integrated early childhood development programmes among San communities in NamibiaOSISA, Kalahari People's Fund, UNICEF, Palms for Life, MGECW, MoEAC, NUST and others. 2017Study/survey/researchGeneral nutrition.pdf
Report on the study to determine the magnitude of obesity and physical activity among school children aged 8-11 years in Windhoek, Khomas RegionMoHSS study from data collected in 20142017Study/survey/researchOver-nutrition.pdf
Evaluation of the Baby and Mother Friendly Initiative in NamibiaJ. Amadhila dissertation U. of S. Africa2017Study/survey/researchInfant and young child feeding.pdf
Suitability of marama bean flour to formulate ready-to-use therapeutic food: ash content and physico-chemical propertiesB. Aebes research proposal for honours degree U. of Namibia2017Study/survey/researchHealth sector nutrition services.doc
Food & Nutrition - Training of Trainers Manual for EducatorsGIZ Namibia - Training Manual for Nutrition Educators in Namibia, including Pictures and Handouts to be used2018Guidelines & Training Nutrition Awarenesspdf
Seeds and Seeds varieties Act No. 23 of 2018Seeds and Seeds varieties Act No. 23 of 20182018Law/regulationsAgriculturepdf
Assessment on impact of drought2016-17 MoHSS assessment on impact of drought on people living with HIV, orphans and vulnerable children, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, children under five years in Namibia2018Study/survey/researchGeneral nutrition.pdf
Factsheet on nutritionDevelopment Initiatives Poverty Research2019Factsheet, brief, newsletterGeneral nutrition.pdf
Training manual for cooks in soup kitchens, communal kitchens, school kitchensTraining manual from NamChefs2019Guidelines & Training General nutrition.pdf
Conservation Agriculture and Nutrition - Facilitator ManualNamibia Nature Foundation, supported by NACSO and WWF2019Guidelines & TrainingNutrition Information & Agriculturepdf
Nutrition songSong promoting good nutrition by popular artist Kalux et al2019Information/education/communicationGeneral nutrition.zip
Namibia 2019 - Vulnerability Assessment: Livelihood and Food, Nutrition Security Monitoring Assessment ReportOctober 2018 - April 2019, by NAMVAC - Office of the Prime Minister, Directorate Disaster Risk Management2019Monitoring/evaluation/surveillanceGeneral nutrition.pdf
Namibian School Feeding Policy Implementation Action Plan2019-2024 Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture plan2019Policy/strategy/planSchool nutrition.pdf
Namibia School Feeding PolicyMinistry of Education, Arts and Culture school feeding policy2019Policy/strategy/planSchool nutrition.pdf
Drought Response PlanOffice of the Prime Minister Plan for Disaster Risk Management2019Policy/strategy/planEmergency response.pdf
The Cost of Inaction: ECD in NamibiaUNICEF Namibia, InterTeam and DNA Economics2019Study/survey/researchInfant and young child feedingpdf
Namibia nutrition briefBrief on nutritional status and interventions from UNICEF2020Factsheet, brief, newsletterGeneral nutrition.pdf
Moringa OleiferaGIZ Namibia (F4R Project) - Information Leaflet on use and seeds2020Factsheet, brief, newsletterNutrition Awarenesspdf
Counselling flipchart: maternal nutrition & infant and young child feedingMoHSS and UNICEF flipchart for counseling of pregnant women and caretakers of children under 2 years of age by facility-based and community health workers2020Information/education/communicationInfant and young child feeding.pdf
Food Groups, Meal Planning & Food HygieneGIZ Namibia (F4R Project) - Information Leaflet2020Information/education/communicationNutrition Awarenesspdf
Nutrition and Food Safety during COVID-19 - Poster (English)NAFSAN & MoHSS2020Information/education/communicationNutrition Awarenesspdf
Nutrition and Food Safety during COVID-19 - Brochure (English)NAFSAN & MoHSS2020Information/education/communicationNutrition Awarenesspdf
Integrated Food Security Phase ClassificationOctober 2019-September 2019 IPC acute food insecurity analysis2020Monitoring/evaluation/surveillanceGeneral nutrition.pdf
How to breastfeed your babyMoHSS and UNICEF brochure for pregnant women and families with infants.2021Information/education/communicationInfant and young child feeding.pdf
How to feed a baby after 6 monthsMoHSS and UNICEF brochure for pregnant women and families with children under 2 years of age.2021Information/education/communicationInfant and young child feeding.pdf
Nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeedingMoHSS and UNICEF brochure on maternal nutrition for pregnant and breastfeeding women.2021Information/education/communicationInfant and young child feeding.pdf
Composting - How to do itNAFSAN Poster2021Information/education/communicationAgriculturepdf
Urban Gardening - using an Organic Permaculture approach NAFSAN & Eloolo Permaculture Initiative - Poster (online version)2021Information/education/communicationAgriculturepdf
Urban Gardening - using an Organic Permaculture approachNAFSAN & Eloolo Permaculture Initiative - Poster (high res print version)2021Information/education/communicationAgriculturepdf
Barriers to, and facilitators of, the adoption of a sugar sweetened beverage tax to prevent non-communicable diseases in Namibia: a policy landscape analysis’Global Health Action - Taylor and Francis Group2021Study/survey/researchPolicy Analysis
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Naturally Nourishing Namibia - Cookbook with over 50 RecipesGIZ Namibia - Farming for Resilience (F4R) Project, Windhoek 2022Guidelines & Training Nutrition informationpdf
Resource Guide for Educarers, Parents and Caregivers of Children in Namibia aged 0-2 yearsMinistry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare2022Guidelines & Training Early Childhood Developmentpdf
Practical Guide for Parents, Caregivers and Service Providers - Early Identification and Intervention Services for Young Children with Developmental Delays and DisabilitiesUnited Nations Namibia (UNPRDP) & Government of the Republic of Namibia2022Guidelines & Training Early Childhood Developmentpdf
Curriculum for Children in Namibia aged 0-2 years for use in Homes and ECD CentresMinistry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare2022Guidelines & Training Early Childhood Developmentpdf
My Food is African - Healthy Soil, Safe Food, and Diverse DietsAFSA - Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa & The Barefoot Guide Writer's Collective2022Information/education/communicationNutrition informationpdf
Understanding Child Disability Rights - Early Identification and Intervention Services for Young Children with Developmental Delays and Disabilities (1/4)United Nations Namibia (UNPRDP) & Government of the Republic of Namibia2022Information/education/communicationEarly Childhood Developmentpdf
Early Childhood Development - Early Identification and Intervention Services for Young Children with Developmental Delays and Disabilities (2/4)United Nations Namibia (UNPRDP) & Government of the Republic of Namibia2022Information/education/communicationEarly Childhood Developmentpdf
Understanding Developmental Delays and Disabilities - Early Identification and Intervention Services for Young Children with Developmental Delays and Disabilities (3/4)United Nations Namibia (UNPRDP) & Government of the Republic of Namibia2022Information/education/communicationEarly Childhood Developmentpdf
Introduction to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: Children & Youth version - Early Identification and Intervention Services for Young Children with Developmental Delays and Disabilities (4/4)United Nations Namibia (UNPRDP) & Government of the Republic of Namibia2022Information/education/communicationEarly Childhood Developmentpdf
The Cost of Hunger in Africa, Namibia (COHA) - Full ReportGovernment of the Republic of Namibia, United Nations, GIZ Namibia, Namibia Statistics Agency2022Study/survey/researchNutrition & Food Securitypdf
The Cost of Hunger in Africa, Namibia (COHA) - Summary ReportGovernment of the Republic of Namibia, United Nations, GIZ Namibia, Namibia Statistics Agency2022Study/survey/researchNutrition & Food Securitypdf
Fill the Nutrient Gap, Namibia (FNG)Government of the Republic of Namibia, World Food Programme, GIZ Namibia2022Study/survey/researchNutrition & Food Securitypdf
Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women of Reproductive Age in Communal Areas of Namibia GIZ Namibia - Farming for Resilience (F4R) Project2022Study/survey/researchNutrition informationpdf
Namibia 2021 - Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (VAA) FindingsNamibia Vulnerability Assessment Committee (NAMVAC) - Office of the Prime Minister, Directorate Disaster Risk Management2022Monitoring/evaluation/surveillanceNutrition & Food Securitypdf
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative - Implementation GuidelineMinistry of Health and Social Services2022policy/strategy/planInfant and young child feedingpdf
Namibia 2022 - Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (VAA) FindingsNamibia Vulnerability Assessment Committee (NAMVAC) - Office of the Prime Minister, Directorate Disaster Risk Management2023Monitoring/evaluation/surveillanceNutrition & Food Securitypdf
Namibia 2023/24 - Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (VAA) Main ReportOffice of the Prime Minister2023Monitoring/evaluation/surveillanceNutrition & Food Securitypdf
Nourishing the Namibian Child - A Complementary Feeding Guide for Parents and CaregiversGIZ Namibia - Farming for Resilience (F4R) Project2024Information/education/communicationInfant and young child feedingpdf
Strategy for the Transformation of the Agri-Food Sector (STAS), 2025/26 - 2030/31Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform2024policy/strategy/planNutrition & Food Securitypdf
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Study of Early Childhood Development in Namibia Development Workshop - https://dw-namibia.org/ecd-kap-study.php2024Information/education/communicationEarly Childhood Developmentpdf