Ranked 52 out of 80

Ukraine

Overall Score: 64

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Indicators of Influence

These seven key indicators highlight interference from the tobacco industry in Ukraine.

No. 1

Industry participation in policy development

Indicator Score:

13 / 20

No. 2

Tobacco industry-related CSR activities

Indicator Score:

4 / 20

No. 3

Benefits given to the tobacco industry

Indicator Score:

8 / 20

No. 4

Unnecessary interaction with the tobacco industry

Indicator Score:

11 / 20

No. 5

Procedure for transparency measures

Indicator Score:

6 / 20

No. 6

Avoiding conflicts of interest

Indicator Score:

5 / 20

No. 7

Preventive measures

Indicator Score:

17 / 30

Recommendations

These are ways Ukraine can deter interference from the tobacco industry:

  • Ban all forms of tobacco industry-related CSR activities as recommended in the WHO FCTC.
  • Implement a procedure for interaction and disclosure of records with the tobacco industry and disclose all records of interaction with the industry.
  • Remove any benefit given to the tobacco industry, such as duty-free cigarettes for international travelers.
  • Require the tobacco industry to report on its expenditure on marketing and lobbying.
  • Adopt a code of conduct for its officials when dealing with the tobacco industry.

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