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Ben Schernick

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Interview: Ben Schernick Urges Government to Implement Universal Basic Income Grant

By: Leonard Witbeen The Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, Ben Schernick, has called on the government to reconsider its approach to social protection, arguing that targeted grants are inefficient and fragmented. His remarks come in response to Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi’s commitment to increasing social protection investments. Schernick highlighted that Namibia’s current social grant system requires significant administrative effort and is prone to corruption. He advocates for a […]

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Musutua Blasts Shiimi Over Poverty Crisis, Demands Universal Grant

Activist Rinaani Musutua has taken aim at Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi, accusing the government of continuously making empty promises while failing to tackle Namibia’s deepening poverty crisis. Musutua argues that the only viable solution is the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Grant, which she believes would provide meaningful financial relief to struggling citizens. In the interim, Ben Schernick, Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, has voiced concerns over […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Namibia’s Path to Nourishment: Insights from Ben Schernick on Aili Angula’s Proposal

  In the realm of nutrition and food security, every initiative counts. As Namibia grapples with issues of malnutrition and food insecurity, the proposal put forth by Aili Angula, a presidential candidate, has sparked significant interest and debate. Ben Schernick, Director of the Namibia Nutrition and Food Alliance, shares his insights on Angula's suggestion for a universal basic income grant and its potential impact on the nation's well-being. Schernick, speaking […]

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Nutrition Alliance Director Urges Collaboration with Government for Effective Intervention

Ben Schernick, the director of the Nutrition And Food Alliance of Namibia, emphasizes the importance of supporting or collaborating with the government to implement nutrition interventions effectively. He stresses the need to bring together various sectors including health, education, agriculture, social protection, and gender to address nutrition challenges comprehensively.  

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Exploring the Nutrition Landscape: Insights from the Kenya Scaling Up Nutrition Event by Ben Schernick

  Ben Schernick, Director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, recently participated in a significant regional gathering in Kenya. This event brought together various civil society alliances from across Eastern and Southern Africa to delve into issues surrounding nutrition under the umbrella of the Scaling Up Nutrition movement. Namibia has been a member of the Scaling Up Nutrition initiative since 2011, joining forces with around 65 other […]

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Namibian Nutrition Advocate Engages at Regional Nutrition Summit

Ben Schernick, head of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, was a notable participant in the recent "Scaling Up Nutrition Initiative" held in Kenya. The gathering convened civil society alliances from Eastern and Southern Africa to address nutrition challenges within the framework of the Scaling Up Nutrition movement. Below is an update from the director himself.  

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Economic Toll of Stunting: Insights from Ben Schernick, Director at the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia

  Ben Schernick, Director at the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, shed light on the economic impact of stunting in the country. The discussion was framed within the context of the Cost of Hunger in Africa (COHA) study conducted between 2021 and 2022, revealing alarming insights into the consequences of malnutrition, particularly undernutrition, on Namibia's learners, human development, and economy. COHA Study: A Deep Dive into Namibia's Stunting […]

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