2022
DOI: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2021-057159
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Norms, rules and policy tools: understanding Article 5.3 as an instrument of tobacco control governance

Abstract: IntroductionArticle 5.3 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, elaborated via its implementation guidelines, can be understood as a policy instrument comprising norms, rules and policy tools designed to shape practices of policy making and minimise tobacco industry interference.MethodsThis qualitative research is based on in-depth interviews with officials from diverse government sectors and non-governmental organisations across countries (Ethiopia, India, Uganda) that have adopted measures to imp… Show more

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“…These perspectives may present challenges to Article 17 implementation, because in contexts where tobacco production is viewed as an economic commodity, mechanisms are often in place to support tobacco growing (Smith and Fang, 2020a ). Moving away from tobacco as an economic commodity is not simply limited to farm-level changes in the type of crop grown, but a deeper shift in the institutional environment ( Lencucha and Thow, 2020 ; Fooks et al , 2017 , 2022 ; Ralston et al ., 2022 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…These perspectives may present challenges to Article 17 implementation, because in contexts where tobacco production is viewed as an economic commodity, mechanisms are often in place to support tobacco growing (Smith and Fang, 2020a ). Moving away from tobacco as an economic commodity is not simply limited to farm-level changes in the type of crop grown, but a deeper shift in the institutional environment ( Lencucha and Thow, 2020 ; Fooks et al , 2017 , 2022 ; Ralston et al ., 2022 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, the extensive research on Article 5.3 of the FCTC, which highlights the need for parties to limit industry interference, indicates the need to insulate government from industry influence is paramount. The integration of the norms, rules and tools associated with Article 5.3 can contribute to shifts away from the narrative that tobacco brings prosperity, but reorienting who participating in the priority setting initiatives of governments ( Hirpa et al ., 2022 ; Ralston et al ., 2022 ).…”
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“…Article 5.3 is a policy instrument within the FCTC, designed to protect policy-making from commercial and other vested interests of the tobacco industry. 41 Within the general obligations of Article 5.3, the guidelines call on all departments within government to be accountable to the principles that protect tobacco control from industry influence. For instance, the guidelines state that “Any government branch (executive, legislative and judiciary) responsible for setting and implementing tobacco control policies and for protecting those policies against tobacco industry interests should be accountable.” 42…”
Section: Tobacco-growing Countriesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…En efecto, dado que esta puede darse en diferentes ámbitos de la política de control del tabaco, el artículo 5.3 es considerado como una de las "columnas vertebrales" del Convenio (7). En efecto, el éxito del resto de las medidas del CMCT dependen en gran medida de los resguardos que los Estados Parte implementen para proteger sus políticas de control del tabaco de la influencia de la industria (7)(8)(9). En ese sentido, la protección de políticas públicas de salud de los conflictos de interés requiere necesariamente enfrentar los desafíos que dichos conflictos presentan a legisladores y reguladores, fomentándose la adopción de prácticas que promuevan relaciones transparentes, responsables, y desprovistas de cualquier interés privado con los diversos actores que pretenden intervenir en el proceso de diseño, adopción e implementación de políticas públicas (10,11).…”
Section: Marco De Acción Para Evitar La Interferencia De La Industria...unclassified