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Indicators of Influence
These seven key indicators highlight interference from the tobacco industry in Ethiopia.
No. 1
Industry participation in policy development
Indicator Score:
9 / 20
No. 2
Tobacco industry-related CSR activities
Indicator Score:
3 / 20
No. 3
Benefits given to the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
7 / 20
No. 4
Unnecessary interaction with the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
10 / 20
No. 5
Procedure for transparency measures
Indicator Score:
4 / 20
No. 6
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Indicator Score:
4 / 20
No. 7
Preventive measures
Indicator Score:
12 / 30
Recommendations
These are ways Ethiopia can deter interference from the tobacco industry:
- There should be a sustained awareness program on FCTC Article 5.3 across all agencies involved in tobacco control and regulation.
- Develop a code of conduct for government officials to provide guidance when interacting with the tobacco industry.
- Ensure transparency by recording all interactions with the tobacco industry which should be only when strictly necessary.
- The NTE privatization agreement should recognize FCTC Article 5.3 and take steps to address tobacco industry interfere in public health policy and not be in conflict with both Proclamations 1112/2019 and 1186/2020.
- A repository containing information about the tobacco industry should be established and be readily accessed by the public.
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