Director at the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia

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INTERVIEW: Exploring Namibia’s Unemployment Grant Proposal: An Interview with Benjamin Schernick

In a recent discussion, Benjamin Schernick, Director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, shared his insights on the proposed unemployment grant. Schernick expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the grant, noting that it is neither a novel idea nor particularly effective. "Firstly, this is nothing new," Schernick remarked. "Many countries already have unemployment grants, which are complex systems often criticized for their criteria and effectiveness. When recipients […]

today13 August, 2024

Health / Medical

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 […]

today12 March, 2024