Governmental interference in Africa

The tobacco industry has been known to use its influence over politicians to interfere with government policies and processes that would encourage tobacco control.

The industry has been found to exert influence over legislation by making generous donations to politicians and using well-connected lobbyists to push an agenda, strategy and pro-tobacco policies. 

The tobacco control community can rarely match the tens of millions of dollars that the industry uses to advance its agenda.

Research shows that tobacco companies suggest or propose voluntary agreements to veer away from legislation or regulation. These, however, do not translate into public health gains.

Tobacco companies according to the research, also suggest or propose voluntary agreements to veer away from legislation or regulation. These, however, do not translate into public health gains.