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HEALTH TOBACCO CONTROL TOBACCO
Smoking: Africa fights back
Determined to prevent disaster, Senegal is taking the lead in the war against tobacco.
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Options for Diversification in Tobacco Farming and Related Activities (India)
Although India is a signatory to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and has put in place a number of policies aimed at reducing the demand for tobacco products, the tobacco industry still benefits from strong institutional support.
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Gender and Governance in Conflict Zones: A South Asian Perspective
Women face many barriers to political participation in conflict zones across South Asia, including laws that perpetuate a culture of impunity and lack of justice for victims of violence and abuse by security forces.
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Impact of Tobacco Taxes and Price Increases in Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus
Research aimed at policymakers in Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus will highlight how tobacco taxation policies can serve public health goals and reduce the burden of tobacco-related diseases and deaths.
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Revenue and Health Impacts of Restructuring Tobacco Excise Tax in the Philippines
A proposed law in the Philippines to increase the excise tax on tobacco by 215% will likely have implications for tobacco control and consumption, and public health, not just for that country but for the region.
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Pathways to Accountability in the Global Land Rush: Lessons from West Africa
In recent years, investors have shown renewed interest in acquiring farmland for agricultural investments in developing countries.
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Trade-Related Challenges to Tobacco Control in Southeast Asia
Despite progress in implementing tobacco control policies, trade liberalization has significantly increased tobacco consumption among women and children in some Asian countries. It has also reduced advertising restrictions.
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Devolution of the Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA)
EEPSEA is the only program in Southeast Asia dedicated to helping economists and environmental researchers gain expertise in environmental economics research.
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Health Care Costs Attributable to Tobacco in Cambodia
In developing countries like Cambodia, it is often assumed that the cost of tobacco-related disease to national economies and households is low, despite a high number of male smokers. There are a number of reasons for this.
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Avoiding Conflict Relapse Through Inclusive Political Settlements
States that have successfully exited violence and embarked on a process of development have often started with strong political settlements, or elite pacts. These sometimes take the form of peace agreements, or electoral coalitions.