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The World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) was adopted in 2003, and set out a clear obligation for parties: “In setting and implementing their public health policies with respect to tobacco control, Parties shall act to protect these policies from commercial and other vested interests of the tobacco industry in accordance with national law”.1…

Background The population of DRC in July 2020 was estimated to be 101.8 million.8 The World Bank classifies the DRC as a low-income country.9 Tobacco Use in DRC The Demographic and Health Survey, 2014 reported a current tobacco use prevalence of 26.5% male (15-59 years) and 4.1% female (15-49 years). The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (Kinshasa), 2008 (ages…

Luc Jobin is due to succeed Richard Burrows as Chairman of British American Tobacco (BAT) effective 28 April 2021, following the company’s AGM.2021 Background A chartered professional accountant, Jobin was employed at Imasco Limited and Imperial Tobacco Canada (ITC), BAT’s Canadian subsidiary, from 1989 to 2005.222324 Initially performing marketing roles, he became President…

Background Malawi is one of Africa’s largest exporters of tobacco leaf. In July 2020, the population of Malawi was estimated to be approximately 21.2 million.8 The World Bank classifies Malawi as a low-income country.27 Tobacco Use in Malawi The STEPS Survey, 2017 reported a current tobacco use prevalence of 22% male (18-69 years) and 3% female (18-69 years). The…

Imperial Tobacco Canada (ITC) is a subsidiary of British American Tobacco. In 2008, ITC pleaded guilty to customs charges related to cigarette smuggling.58 Smuggled Cigarettes Through Indigenous Reserves Between 1989 and 1994, several tobacco companies had legally exported their cigarettes to the US for them to be smuggled back to Canada through indigenous (or First Nations) reserves, evading…

There is a line of heritage and practice that runs from 17th century slave-trading merchants to modern-day tobacco companies.

Key Points Filtered cigarettes have historically been marketed as safer than unfiltered cigarettes. Despite evidence showing that they are not less harmful and have increased health risks, they are still perceived by consumers as less harmful. Today, new variants of filtered cigarettes continue to be promoted by the industry to retailers. The high environmental cost of cigarette filters is being…

Background British American Tobacco (BAT) was established in 1902 when the Imperial Tobacco Company and the American Tobacco Company formed a new joint venture.140141 Headquartered in London in the United Kingdom (UK), its businesses operate in all regions of the world.142 It operates as Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) in the US, after acquiring the company…

Background Just Managing Consulting is a grantee of the PMI funded Foundation for a Smoke-Free World (FSFW). People The main author of the company’s reports is Daniel Malan,260261 an Assistant Professor of Business Ethics at Trinity College Dublin.262 Previously, Malan had spent 10 years at KPMG, an accountancy firm with a longstanding relationship with the…

Background Founded in 1961, the PR firm Frost and Sullivan describe themselves as a “Global Growth Partnership Company” and a “leader in the information and growth consulting industry”.269 Relationship with the Tobacco Industry Frost and Sullivan has links to the tobacco industry. The Asia-Pacific arm of Frost and Sullivan was co-founded by Rhenu Bhuller, who joined PMI as its…