Vital Strategies 228d ago

As part of our ongoing work to advance fiscal policies that improve health outcomes, this webinar—hosted by Economics for Health at Johns Hopkins University and the RESET Alcohol initiative led by Vital Strategies—launched Principles of Alcohol Taxation, a new policy note outlining six key principles for designing and implementing effective alcohol excise taxes. Health taxes are among the most effective tools governments have to prevent disease, reduce health inequities, and strengthen public finances. This session translates technical concepts into practical insights for policymakers, advocates, and public health professionals, featuring real-world examples from South Africa, the Philippines, and the Americas region. Speakers: - Jeffrey Drope, Ph.D., Research Professor and Director, Economics for Health, Johns Hopkins University - Jacqui Drope, Managing Director, Alcohol Policy Initiative - Itziar Belausteguigoitia, Technical Officer, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) - Mpho Legote, Director, VAT, Excise & Subnational Taxes, National Treasury of South Africa - Adolfo Jose A. Montesa, Consultant, Action for Economic Reform (AER), Philippines Moderator: Martine Chaussard, Deputy Director, Policy Advocacy and Communication, RESET Alcohol, Vital Strategies Download Principles of Alcohol Taxation: https://www.vitalstrategies.org/resources/principles-of-alcohol-taxation/ Learn more about RESET Alcohol: https://www.vitalstrategies.org/alcohol-policy/