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Indicators of Influence
These seven key indicators highlight interference from the tobacco industry in Nepal.
No. 1
Industry participation in policy development
Indicator Score:
4 / 20
No. 2
Tobacco industry-related CSR activities
Indicator Score:
3 / 20
No. 3
Benefits given to the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
6 / 20
No. 4
Unnecessary interaction with the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
3 / 20
No. 5
Procedure for transparency measures
Indicator Score:
10 / 20
No. 6
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Indicator Score:
4 / 20
No. 7
Preventive measures
Indicator Score:
14 / 30
Recommendations
These are ways Nepal can deter interference from the tobacco industry:
- Adopt a code of conduct for all government officials when interacting with the tobacco industry, limited to only when strictly necessary.
- Require the tobacco industry to submit reports on its production, revenue, expenditure on marketing and philanthropy.
- Implement government directive requiring 90% pictorial health warning on all tobacco packages, including chewing tobacco.
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