Ms. Bungon Ritthiphakdee
Executive Director
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About GGTC
The Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control (GGTC) collaborates with advocates, governments, and institutions worldwide to tackle the single greatest obstacle in tobacco control implementation: tobacco industry interference. Its mission is to empower change-makers by equipping them with cutting-edge strategies and tools so that the health and wellness of millions worldwide would not suffer at the hands of the tobacco industry.
The Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control
The Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control (GGTC) collaborates with advocates, governments, and institutions worldwide to tackle the single greatest obstacle in tobacco control implementation: tobacco industry interference.
The health and wellness of millions worldwide should not suffer at the hands of the tobacco industry. GGTC’s mission is to empower change-makers by equipping them with cutting-edge strategies and tools. The goal is to promote coherence in tobacco control policies and fight against tobacco industry interference at every level—national, regional, and global.
GGTC’s advocacy work has seen advocates succeed in numerous global campaigns: from tackling tobacco interference on COVID-19 vaccine access to promoting global health approaches free from the influence of tobacco-funded entities such as the Foundation for Smoke Free World (FSFW).
Every two years, GGTC publishes the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index (GTI). This report is a civil society-driven assessment of how public health policies are protected from the tobacco industry's influence. GGTC publishes the Handbook, which documents the best practices in countering tobacco industry interference.
From 2017 to early 2023, GGTC served as the WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub on Article 5.3, developing tools such as the comprehensive e-learning platform and providing technical assistance to Parties in enhancing implementation of WHO FCTC Article 5.3.
GGTC is hosted by the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) and receives support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, among others.
The health and wellness of millions worldwide should not suffer at the hands of the tobacco industry. GGTC’s mission is to empower change-makers by equipping them with cutting-edge strategies and tools. The goal is to promote coherence in tobacco control policies and fight against tobacco industry interference at every level—national, regional, and global.
GGTC’s advocacy work has seen advocates succeed in numerous global campaigns: from tackling tobacco interference on COVID-19 vaccine access to promoting global health approaches free from the influence of tobacco-funded entities such as the Foundation for Smoke Free World (FSFW).
Every two years, GGTC publishes the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index (GTI). This report is a civil society-driven assessment of how public health policies are protected from the tobacco industry's influence. GGTC publishes the Handbook, which documents the best practices in countering tobacco industry interference.
From 2017 to early 2023, GGTC served as the WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub on Article 5.3, developing tools such as the comprehensive e-learning platform and providing technical assistance to Parties in enhancing implementation of WHO FCTC Article 5.3.
GGTC is hosted by the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) and receives support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, among others.
Our Mission & Vision
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Mission
GGTC’s mission is to empower change-makers with cutting-edge strategies and tools that promote policy coherence and protect health policies from industry influence—locally and globally. The health and wellness of millions must not suffer at the hands of the tobacco industry.
Vision
People enjoy the highest standard of tobacco control policies.
Executive Team
Dr. Mary Asunta
Head of Global Research and Advocacy
Atty. Deborah Sy
Head of Global Public Policy and Strategy
Ms. Laura Salgado
Head of Campaigns and Partnership
Our Partners
GGTC values the work it does with its partners in strategically expanding joint efforts against the tobacco industry.
Bloomberg Philanthropies STOP
Stopping Tobacco Organizations and Products (STOP) is a global tobacco industry watchdog whose mission is to expose the tobacco industry strategies and tactics that undermine public health. STOP is funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and its promise of global industry monitoring was well-received by the tobacco control community which broadly sees a need for a dedicated actor in this area.
ThaiHealth
Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), an autonomous state agency, acts as an innovative enabler with the mission to inspire, motivate, coordinate, and empower individuals and organizations in all sectors for the enhancement of health promotion capability as well as public policy.
The Union
The Union is a global scientific organisation with the mission to improve health among people living in poverty. For close to 100 years, The Union has been a leader in the fight against some of the world’s biggest killers, including tuberculosis, lung diseases and tobacco use. Since 2007, The Union has co-led the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use grants programme, working with partners in low- and middle-income countries to support implementation of evidence-based policy change.
University of Bath
The Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG) at the University of Bath (UK) is an internationally renowned team of academics and professionals led by Professor Anna Gilmore. Recognized globally for its work on the tobacco industry, it is at the forefront of the emerging field of commercial determinants of health and home to TobaccoTactics. Drawn from many disciplines, the team researches and analyses tobacco-industry behaviour using diverse methodologies, from big data to investigative research.
Vital Strategies
Vital Strategies is a global health organization that believes every person should be protected by a strong public health system. We work with governments and civil society in 73 countries to design and implement evidence-based strategies that tackle their most pressing public health problems. Our goal is to see governments adopt promising interventions at scale as rapidly as possible.
WHO FCTC Secretariat
The World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the world’s first public health treaty negotiated under the WHO constitutional framework and is currently legally binding in 180 countries and the European Union. The Convention aims to protect present and future generations from the devastating health, economic, social, and environmental impact of tobacco and requires implementation of a comprehensive set of supply and demand reduction measures to this effect.
Work with
GGTC
GGTC welcomes passionate individuals who are keen on growing and learning in this exciting arena.
If none, please keep checking this page for new GGTC opportunities. You may also send GGTC an email with any questions or concerns you may have.
Address
Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control
c/o SEATCA Thakolsuk Place,
Thoddamri Road, Bangkok, Dusit 10200, Thailand
Contact
Email: ggtc@ggtc.world