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Eleni Smitham is a research assistant with CGD's Global Health Policy team. Prior to joining CGD, she interned with the West and Central Africa Division at the International Fund for Agricultural Development in Rome and with the United Nations Development Programme's Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development, also in Rome. She has spent time in Malawi researching food security and dietary diversity. Smitham holds a BA in International Studies and Spanish, with a minor in Health Studies, from Haverford College.
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March 1, 2021
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The Covid-19 pandemic has led to large budget gaps in low- and middle-income countries, with revenues projected to be reduced for years to come. This is the moment for policymakers to consider whether health taxes—levied on tobacco products, alcoholic and sugar-sweetened beverages, and polluting fuels—can play a part in boosting revenue while also supporting better health
March 1, 2021
Publication
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to large budget gaps in low- and middle-income countries, with revenues projected to be reduced for years to come. This is the moment for policymakers to consider whether health taxes—levied on tobacco products, alcoholic and sugar-sweetened beverages, and polluting fuels—can play a part in boosting revenue while also supporting better health
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