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Indicators of Influence
These seven key indicators highlight interference from the tobacco industry in the Maldives.
No. 1
Industry participation in policy development
Indicator Score:
5 / 20
No. 2
Tobacco industry-related CSR activities
Indicator Score:
0 / 20
No. 3
Benefits given to the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
5 / 20
No. 4
Unnecessary interaction with the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
2 / 20
No. 5
Procedure for transparency measures
Indicator Score:
10 / 20
No. 6
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Indicator Score:
9 / 20
No. 7
Preventive measures
Indicator Score:
17 / 30
Recommendations
These are ways the Maldives can deter interference from the tobacco industry:
- Disallow the tobacco industry from participating in the Tobacco Control Board which determines and sets policies concerning tobacco control.
- Prohibit any incentives provided to importing tobacco into the country.
- Restrict interaction with the tobacco industry to only when necessary. To facilitate this, funds/technical assistance from entities that have ties with the tobacco industry should be rejected and all necessary interactions should be carried out in a transparent manner.
- Hasten the drafting and implementation of the code of conduct for government institutions.
- Implement the rules set by the Health Protection Agency for public officials and organizations in regard to use of tobacco and other unhealthy products.
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