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Indicators of Influence
These seven key indicators highlight interference from the tobacco industry in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
No. 1
Industry participation in policy development
Indicator Score:
11 / 20
No. 2
Tobacco industry-related CSR activities
Indicator Score:
0 / 20
No. 3
Benefits given to the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
8 / 20
No. 4
Unnecessary interaction with the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
15 / 20
No. 5
Procedure for transparency measures
Indicator Score:
8 / 20
No. 6
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Indicator Score:
11 / 20
No. 7
Preventive measures
Indicator Score:
19 / 30
Recommendations
These are ways Lao PDR can deter interference from the tobacco industry:
- The 25-year (2001-2026) government joint venture (ILA) with IITG must be terminated.
- The code of conduct for the health sector and the tobacco industry should be extended to apply to the whole of government. This will reduce interference and the delays currently caused by the tobacco industry.
- The industry must be asked to submit information on tobacco production, manufacture, market share, marketing expenditures and revenues to be used to strengthen tobacco control.
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