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Indicators of Influence
These seven key indicators highlight interference from the tobacco industry in Sudan.
No. 1
Industry participation in policy development
Indicator Score:
3 / 20
No. 2
Tobacco industry-related CSR activities
Indicator Score:
3 / 20
No. 3
Benefits given to the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
5 / 20
No. 4
Unnecessary interaction with the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
0 / 20
No. 5
Procedure for transparency measures
Indicator Score:
10 / 20
No. 6
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Indicator Score:
5 / 20
No. 7
Preventive measures
Indicator Score:
25 / 30
Recommendations
These are ways Sudan can deter interference from the tobacco industry:
- Tobacco-related CSR activities must be banned.
- The government must adopt a code of conduct for public officials to guide their interactions with the tobacco industry when strictly necessary.
- There must be a procedure for disclosing the records of the interaction (such as agenda, attendees, minutes and outcome) with the tobacco industry and its representatives.
- There must be a program to create awareness specifically around Article 5.3 for government departments.
- Include Article 5.3 in the drafted updated law.
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