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Introduction to the Center for Global Development and Task Force

31 March 2025

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-…

Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office

Excise Tax Policy and Cigarette Use in Five Highburden Asian Countries China India the Philippines Thailand and Vietnam

31 March 2025

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.

Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office

Mobilizing Health Taxes for DevelopmentTobacco 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

East AsianAustralasian Flyway Regional Flyway Initiative Focus on Bangladesh

28 November 2024

A background on the work of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) is presented, highlighting the Flyway Network Sites in Bangladesh that are important to migratory waterbirds. The Regional Flyway Initiative’s alignment to the EAAFP Strategic Plan 2019 -2028 is also elaborated.…