Early assessment of tobacco excise sharing fund as policy for farmers’ viable alternatives in Indonesia: case study of four municipalities in Indonesia

This study assesses Indonesia's Tobacco Excise Sharing Fund (DBHCHT) policy, mandated to allocate funds for tobacco crop diversification. Researchers collected primary data from stakeholders in four major tobacco-producing municipalities. Challenges in DBHCHT utilization included changing government regulations, farmer unawareness, allocation delays, and supply-demand mismatches. While aligning with the FCTC Article 17, the study concludes that DBHCHT utilization needs improvement to effectively support crop diversification. Recommendations include enhanced technical and practical regulations, multisectoral stakeholder involvement, and addressing financial needs for crop diversification.

Abdillah Ahsan, Nur Hadi Wiyono, Nadira Amalia, Retno Rusdjijati, Meita Veruswati, Santi Martini, Yayi Suryo Prabandari, Adela Miranti Yuniar