Thematic parallel session
Mobilising sustainable financing
February 13
16:30-18:00
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Pubudu Sumanasekara
NCD Alliance Sri Lanka
Kristina Sperkova
Movendi International
George Hayes
Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Labram Massawudu
Ghana NCD Alliance/VALD Ghana
Leslie Rae
Global Alliance for Tobacco Control (GATC)
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Advocating for effective taxation policies in tobacco and alcohol control
This will be an interactive session focused on advocacy for taxation policies with successful examples in tobacco and alcohol control. In this dynamic workshop, participants will explore the role of fiscal measures, such as taxation, in reducing tobacco and alcohol consumption and improving public health outcomes. Through expert panels, breakout discussions, and hands-on activities, attendees will gain practical skills and strategies for effective advocacy campaigns. This session will equip participants with the tools and knowledge to advance evidence-based policies in their local context.