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Mobilizing Health Taxes for Development:Tobacco Taxation in the ASEAN region

31 March 2025
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.
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office

Using Excise Taxation of Alcohol Products as a Fiscal and Public Health Tool in ASEAN Countries

31 March 2025
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.
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office

Tobacco Excise in Indonesia

31 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of complexities of tobacco excise taxation in Indonesia, focusing on its impact on demand, revenue generation, and potential substitution effects among different types of cigarettes.
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office

The Potential of Solar-Hydrogen in Healthcare Energy Security

27 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the potential of solar-hydrogen technology to enhance energy access and sustainability in remote healthcare facilities, particularly in developing countries like Papua New Guinea and the Philippines.
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Riding Sunbeams: Solar PV and Net Zero in Railways: Case of India

27 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the Indian Railways' ambitious plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 through extensive solar energy integration and electrification efforts.
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Agrivoltaics in Singapore and Beyond: Unlocking Potential in ASEAN

27 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the potential and research initiatives of agrivoltaics in Singapore and the ASEAN region, highlighting its role in sustainable agriculture and energy production.
Organizer: Energy Sector Office