Activity: Country MPOWER Performance + Gap Reflection
Use the MPOWER Portal or [GS1] the latest WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic to look up your country. Once you have the relevant MPOWER data, complete the checklist below to reflect on your country’s performance.
There are no right or wrong answers — this is intended to stimulate thought and dialogue.
Overall MPOWER Performance
How many MPOWER measures has your country implemented at the highest level?
All six
Four to five
Two to three
One or none
How would you rate your country’s overall performance in tobacco control?
Excellent – strong laws + enforcement
Moderate – progress in some domains but gaps remain
Poor – weak or inconsistent implementation
Very poor – minimal action
Strengths and Weaknesses
Which areas are your country’s strongest? (tick all that apply)
Monitoring of tobacco use and policy
Smoke-free public spaces/workplaces
Cessation support (NRT, quitlines, counselling)
Health warnings/public education
Advertising, promotion & sponsorship bans
Tobacco taxation & pricing
Which areas need the most improvement? (tick all that apply)
Data systems & surveillance
Enforcement of smoke-free laws
Access to affordable cessation support
Public awareness & education
Marketing regulation & industry controls
Tax administration & compliance
Reflection & Judgment
Do you think your country is doing enough to reduce tobacco use?
Yes — current policies are adequate
Partly — some measures are good but gaps remain
No — much stronger, sustained action is needed