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Indicators of Influence
These seven key indicators highlight interference from the tobacco industry in the Solomon Islands.
No. 1
Industry participation in policy development
Indicator Score:
9 / 20
No. 2
Tobacco industry-related CSR activities
Indicator Score:
5 / 20
No. 3
Benefits given to the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
6 / 20
No. 4
Unnecessary interaction with the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
10 / 20
No. 5
Procedure for transparency measures
Indicator Score:
10 / 20
No. 6
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Indicator Score:
7 / 20
No. 7
Preventive measures
Indicator Score:
16 / 30
Recommendations
These are ways the Solomon Islands can deter interference from the tobacco industry:
- Raise awareness of the WHO FCTC and specifically Article 5.3 within the whole of government.
- Establish a government taskforce to oversee implementation of Article 5.3, under the MHMS.
- Establish an overarching national standard guideline procedure for transparency when government officials interact with the industry.
- Prohibit and regulate tobacco industry contributions to politicians.
- Prohibit all tobacco-related CSR donations, sponsorship and funding assistance.
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