Table 4.

SSB-related taxation and level of influence – stakeholder analysis findings

Stakeholder	Reason for interest in SSB-related taxation	Perceived level of influence
Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)	To reduce the preventable and avoidable burden of morbidity, mortality and disability due to NCDs in the country, and achieve a healthy and productive population	High, due to coordinator function
Ministry of Health and Social Services	1. To reduce the preventable and avoidable burden of morbidity, mortality and disability due to NCDs in the country, and achieve a healthy and productive population 2. To reduce modifiable risk factors for NCDs and underlying social determinants through the creation of health promoting environments	High, due to interest in health
Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and SME Development	To reduce burden of NCDs on the population and workforce To ensure economic growth and investor confidence	High, due to potential effect on industries
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry	To ensure increased interest and access to healthy food To increase agriculture production of healthy foods	Medium
Ministry of Finance	To generate revenue through taxation and punitive legislation	High, due to possibility of revenue generation
Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology	To ensure that correct and appropriate health information is disseminated to the population with regard to SSB and NCDs	Low, as they have no direct benefit
Academic institutions	To generate evidence through research to support improvement in public health and reduce burden of NCDs	Medium
Industry	To ensure SSB products remain on the market and generate profit	High, to remain viable