Global Tobacco Index

Testimonials

Read through country testimonials from across the globe illustrating several ways in which their Index has been used by non-government organizations and governments to strengthen tobacco control, support preventive measures, conduct media advocacy and create awareness among the non-health departments. These testimonials aim to inspire countries to be creative and resourceful in using their indices.

Global

Impact on Tobacco Control Policy

December 12, 2024

This special report presents compelling stories from across the globe that illustrate how GTI collaborators used their respective indexes in various ways to expose tobacco industry interference, create awareness among policymakers on the industry tactics, support and strengthen tobacco control policy, and adopt protective measures. This compilation of stories aims to inspire countries to be creative and resourceful in their advocacy initiatives to implement Article 5.3 of the WHO FCTC.

Countering Corporate Sabotage of Health

October 16, 2022

In 2021, civil society groups in 80 countries prepared their Tobacco Industry Interference Index (Index), coordinated by GGTC and published by STOP, to assess how well their government has been protecting tobacco control policies and efforts from being undermined and derailed by commercial and other vested interests.