Using Excise Taxation of Alcohol Products as a Fiscal and Public Health Tool in ASEAN Countries Read more about Using Excise Taxation of Alcohol Products as a Fiscal and Public Health Tool in ASEAN Countries This presentation gives an overview of the justification and methodology for reforming alcohol excise tax policies in ASEAN countries to reduce consumption and increase tax revenues, highlighting the health and economic harms of alcohol use.
Mobilizing Health Taxes for Development:Tobacco Taxation in the ASEAN region Read more about Mobilizing Health Taxes for Development:Tobacco Taxation in the ASEAN region This presentation gives an overview of the potential of tobacco taxation as a health financing tool in the ASEAN region, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing smoking prevalence and generating revenue for development.
Excise Tax Policy and Cigarette Use in Five High-burden Asian Countries: China, India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam Read more about Excise Tax Policy and Cigarette Use in Five High-burden Asian Countries: China, India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam This presentation analyzes excise tax policies on cigarette use and smoking prevalence in five high-burden Asian countries: China, India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, from 2010 to 2020.
Introduction to the Center for Global Development and Task Force Read more about Introduction to the Center for Global Development and Task Force This presentation gives an overview of the Task Force on Fiscal Policy for Health's findings and recommendations, focusing on the effectiveness of health taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary beverages as tools for improving public health and generating revenue, particularly in the context of post-COVID-19 economic challenges.
Transforming Public Health through Strategic Taxation Read more about Transforming Public Health through Strategic Taxation As the world deals with multiple public health and economic crises, innovative solutions are urgently needed. Health taxes, such as excise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary beverages, have emerged as a powerful tool to address these challenges. These taxes not only discourage the consumption of harmful products but also generate significant revenue for governments, which can be reinvested in public health initiatives.
Orlar: Scaling with Impact Read more about Orlar: Scaling with Impact This presentation gives an overview of Orlar's innovative approach to sustainable crop production in lowland areas with challenging climates, emphasizing technology-driven solutions and scalable farming models.
Highlights and Lessons Learned from the 3Ps Project: Sri Lanka Pilot Read more about Highlights and Lessons Learned from the 3Ps Project: Sri Lanka Pilot This presentation gives an overview of the lessons learned and key activities from a pilot project in Sri Lanka focused on enhancing watershed investment programs through natural capital approaches, supporting both water and energy security and sustainable livelihoods.
Highlights and Lessons Learned from the 3Ps Project: Philippines Pilot Read more about Highlights and Lessons Learned from the 3Ps Project: Philippines Pilot This presentation gives an overview of the lessons learned and key activities from pilot projects in the Philippines focused on enhancing watershed management and assessing ecosystem services through collaboration between Stanford University, the ADB, and DENR.
Objectives and Implementation of Republic Act No. 11995: Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System Act Read more about Objectives and Implementation of Republic Act No. 11995: Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System Act This presentation gives an overview of the keynote speech on the Philippine Ecosystem Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) and its objectives, key players, and related workshops following the impact of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption on local ecosystems and livelihoods.
Transforming Policy and Investment Through Mainstreaming Rapid Approaches for Natural Capital Assessment and Accounting Read more about Transforming Policy and Investment Through Mainstreaming Rapid Approaches for Natural Capital Assessment and Accounting This presentation gives an overview of the strategies for integrating natural capital assessment and accounting into policy and investment decisions to enhance environmental sustainability and economic development across various countries.