To estimating the potential for revenue generation for NCD prevention and control from taxes on tobacco and alcohol.

Method:

This will involve economic modeling will be estimate the potential for revenue generation from cigarette and alcohol consumption in the region taking into consideration the region’s various combinations of specific and ad valorem taxes. In addition a small number of Key Informant interviews in 3 countries.

HEU TEAM

Team Leader: Prof. Karl Theodore – Director of Health Economics Unit

Dr. Althea La Foucade – Senior Lecturer and Assistant Coordinator (HEU Team)

Ms. Charmaine Metivier – Junior Research Fellow

Mr. Samuel Gabriel – Researcher