| CHALLENGES FACED | RECOMMENDATIONS UNDER THE ARTICLE 5.3 GUIDELINES TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES | POLICIES/PROGRAMS THAT MUST BE DEVELOPED OR ADOPTED | IMMEDIATE ACTION |
| Lack of understanding of the past and present interference by the tobacco industry, including industry strategies and tactics |
Raise awareness about the addictive and harmful nature of tobacco products and about tobacco industry interference with Parties’ tobacco control policies | Programs and surveillance systems to raise awareness about tobacco industry interference, and identification of tobacco industry players | Conduct awareness-raising activities, including media action |
| The tobacco industry interacts with government | Avoid interactions unless strictly necessary | Code of Conduct and similar personnel policies; corresponding state policies | Utilize existing laws governing public officials |
| The tobacco industry partners with and provides policy drafts to government | Do not partner with or accept policy drafts from the tobacco industry | Code of Conduct and similar personnel policies; corresponding state policies | Utilize existing laws governing public officials |
| The tobacco industry creates conflicts of interest for government officials | Do not accept contributions, gifts, or invitations from the tobacco industry | Code of Conduct and similar personnel policies; corresponding state policies | Utilize existing laws governing public officials |
| The tobacco industry is not transparent | Require the tobacco industry to be transparent and accountable | Laws or rules regulating the tobacco industry (on transparency, information, privileges, and investment) | Utilize existing laws regulating the tobacco industry; awareness-raising activities, including media exposure |
| The tobacco industry does so-called CSR to remove attention from the harmful effects of tobacco | Denormalize so-called CSR of the tobacco industry | Policies/programs for surveillance and enforcement of tobacco advertising and sponsorship bans | Utilize existing laws regulating the tobacco industry; awareness-raising activities, including media exposure |
| The government gives exemptions or benefits to the tobacco industry | Do not give privileges or benefits to the tobacco industry | Laws prohibiting (or removing) benefits to the tobacco industry | Review government laws and contracts providing such benefits |
| Existence of state monopolies | Treat state monopolies the same way | Additional provision in the above-cited policies to ensure that such policies apply equally to state monopolies | Encourage government to withdraw its investment from the tobacco business |