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Indicators of Influence
These seven key indicators highlight interference from the tobacco industry in Tanzania.
No. 1
Industry participation in policy development
Indicator Score:
14 / 20
No. 2
Tobacco industry-related CSR activities
Indicator Score:
4 / 20
No. 3
Benefits given to the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
10 / 20
No. 4
Unnecessary interaction with the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
5 / 20
No. 5
Procedure for transparency measures
Indicator Score:
6 / 20
No. 6
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Indicator Score:
9 / 20
No. 7
Preventive measures
Indicator Score:
25 / 30
Recommendations
These are ways Tanzania can deter interference from the tobacco industry:
- Develop an FCTC-compliant tobacco control law to protect the public, particularly children and vulnerable sectors of society, from the damages of tobacco use.
- Ban all tobacco-related CSR activities.
- Ensure transparency by recording all interactions with the tobacco industry which should be only when strictly necessary.
- Implement the guiding principles of FCTC Article 5.3.
- Develop a code of conduct for government officials to provide guidance when interacting with the tobacco industry.
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