Dynamics of multi-stakeholder engagement and its role in achieving high compliance of a tobacco control programme
210 places in Fatehgarh Sahib were monitored for evidence of active smoking and no-smoking signage
Abstract
Highlights from the research:
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proposes an innovative model explaining the dynamics of multi-stakeholder engagement.
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Fathehgarh Sahib District achieved 90% compliance of a tobacco smoke free law.
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Non-governmental organisations and mass media played an important role in raising public awareness on health risk of tobacco uses.
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Study reports key motivational factors and challenges faced by various stakeholders.
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Multi-stakeholder engagement was the key to implement tobacco control programme.
This research was supported by the UK Department for International Development’s Operational Research Capacity Building Programme led by the International Union Against TB and Lung Disease (The Union)
Citation
Ravindra Khaiwal, Nalini Kanta Tripathy, Jaya Prasad Tripathy (2016) Dynamics of multi-stakeholder engagement and its role in achieving high compliance of a tobacco control programme.World Development Perspectives Volume 3, September 2016, Pages 7-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.wdp.2016.10.002