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May 24, 2019
Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes Receives over 200 Project Proposals in First Funding Round
“We are delighted to see that PMI IMPACT has been well-received and
that a broad range of organizations recognized the need to join forces
to eliminate illegal trade in its many forms. With the leadership of the
In total, 170 organizations including government agencies, universities
and research institutes, NGOs, and private entities have proposed more
than 200 projects under three focus areas: research, education and
awareness, and action. Submissions come from 42 countries, primarily in
For its first funding round, PMI IMPACT called for projects that could
have an impact on illegal trade and related crimes in the
Expressions of interest will now go through due diligence checks and
quality assessment by the
More information on PMI IMPACT is available online at http://www.pmi-impact.com/.
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