Tobacco Taxation 101 (TT101) – 2026
Tobacco Taxation 101 (TT101) is a flagship five-week online course delivered by the Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP) in collaboration with Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) and co-sponsored by Cancer Research UK. The 2026 edition, running from 16 March to 17 April 2026, is designed to strengthen global capacity for evidence-based tobacco tax policy, excise tax reform, and public health financing.
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the economics, fiscal policy, and governance dimensions of tobacco taxation, enabling participants to design, model, and evaluate tax systems that reduce tobacco consumption while increasing government revenues and supporting sustainable development.
What Participants Will Learn
Through a structured five-week programme, participants will gain practical skills in:
Understanding the health and economic burden of tobacco use
Applying economic principles such as price elasticity and tax incidence
Designing and modelling excise tax structures
Addressing illicit tobacco trade, tax evasion, and regulatory challenges
These topics are delivered through four core modules:
Tobacco taxation in context; Economics essentials; Structuring and modelling excise taxes; and Illicit trade and policy roadblocks.
How the Course Is Delivered
TT101 combines flexible online learning with live expert engagement, including:
On-demand videos, interactive materials, and reading resources
Weekly knowledge checks and quizzes
Live Friday webinars with leading global and regional tobacco tax experts
A capstone project applying course concepts to real-world policy challenges
Who Should Apply
The course is designed for:
Government and tax administration officials
Public health and tobacco control professionals
Economists, researchers, and academics
Civil society and advocacy organisations working on taxation, health, and development
Why Tobacco Taxation 101 Matters
As countries seek sustainable revenue mobilisation, stronger tobacco control policies, and better health financing, TT101 remains a leading global platform for tobacco tax training, policy learning, and international cooperation—particularly for the Global South and African countries.