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 Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Parties can choose to participate in one or both of the following workshop tracks: 

• Track 1: Introductory course on the Economics of Tobacco Control (Register to attend)
• Track 2: Tobacco Tax Simulation modelling using the TETSiM model (Apply to attend)

Read the full brochure for more information here.

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

Please register here and/or apply no later than 5th August 2022.