Tobacco control as an accelerator for the Sustainable Development Goals in Cambodia

Overview

Cambodia is one of 15 countries selected to be part of the FCTC 2030 project that will receive dedicated assistance from the United Nations to take action on tobacco use. The project, to run for five-years until 2021, will include expert advice, technical assistance and peer support. As part of the 'FCTC 2030 project', Cambodia will be assisted to undertake a government-wide programme of work that includes strengthening implementation of the law and the WHO FCTC.

To support country efforts, this paper highlights how a continued focus on strengthening tobacco control will help accelerate Cambodia’s commitments towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).