Case Study: Tobacco Control Policy Adoption and Implementation in Senegal

Many countries in Africa and across the world are seeking to adopt, implement and strengthen their tobacco control policies and programs to prevent tobacco use and encourage smokers to quit. The adoption and implementation of Senegal’s 2014 Tobacco Control bill has emerged as a potential model for replication by other countries. This case study identifies critical factors and turning points that led to Senegal’s success, major challenges faced, and other distinguishing factors, to provide insight and information for governments, civil society organizations, and donors to consider as they determine how to invest in and support strong tobacco control programs.