The WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub on Tobacco Taxation presents a 2-track workshop on tobacco taxation. 

Tobacco taxation is a very effective and cost-effective policy tool, both from a public health and a fiscal perspective. This workshop will provide an introduction to tobacco taxation, illicit trade in tobacco products and tax simulation modelling. During the workshop, the policy challenges common to tobacco taxation will be explored.

This 10-day virtual event aims to support Parties to the WHO FCTC. Parties can choose to participate in one or both of the following workshop tracks:

•    Track 1 will be an introduction to economics of tobacco control with specific relevance for tobacco taxation. It will run from 5 to 9 September 2022. Interested participants will only be required to register through this link for this workshop.  
•    Track 2 will specifically focus on developing and tailoring a tobacco tax simulation model for each participating country using the TETSiM model. It will run from 12 to 16 September 2022. Participants will be required to apply for this track using the form provided here. Please, note that only a maximum of six (6) countries will be selected for this session. 

This workshop is designed for policy makers. Government officials from Ministries of Finance and Tax Authorities, Customs and Health are encouraged to join. 

The workshop will be carried out in English, and simultaneous interpretation will be available in French and Spanish. 

Kindly, please, register no later than 5 August 2022 and the Zoom link will be sent to you before the event. 

Find below the promotional brochure, with additional details.
 
For questions, please, contact the Knowledge Hub on Tobacco Taxation at tobaccotaxationkh@gmail.com.