NOVEMBER 2023

The Role of Excise Taxation in Reducing Tobacco Use in Sub-Saharan Africa

On 2 November 2023, between 12.00-2.30pm GMT/UTC, members of REEP and the CDC presented the results of studies conducted under REEP’s partnership with the CDC Foundation. This workshop was targeted at members of government, civil society and researchers interested in economic issues in the field of tobacco control. Attendees obtained a detailed breakdown of new research that supports implementation of WHO FCTC-compliant tobacco tax systems and raising excise taxes on tobacco products in sub-Saharan Africa. Participants also obtained early-access to policy briefs summarizing the research findings (in English and in French).

• Access the presentations here: https://commerce.uct.ac.za/reep/publications/presentations
• And access the policy briefs here: https://commerce.uct.ac.za/reep/publications/policy-briefs

Full details of the event can be found in English and in French.  
 
For any queries about the webinar, please contact Sarah on tel +27 (0)21 650 5701 or email sarah.marriott@uct.ac.za

SEPTEMBER 2022

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.