Below are 5 building blocks to strengthen implementation and improve enforcement of tobacco control laws. The process will look different in every country and priorities should be developed based on the current needs and context. Attention should be paid to all 5 building blocks, but barriers in one area should not stop activity in another. This guidance can be helpful for newly approved legislation or revitalizing implementation of long-standing laws.
Implementation Building Blocks
Mandate and Leadership
Establish a mandate and multi-sectoral infrastructure with leadership support
Effective Institutions and Operations
Build capacity, develop data-driven workplans and budgets, coordinate and oversee activities
Public Awareness & Participation
Promote and build compliance through communications, education, business engagement and community mobilization
Enforcement
Monitor compliance and respond to non-compliance
Evaluation
Evaluate impact and interventions, use data to identify legislative gaps and to improve effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability