Survey on usage patterns and perceptions regarding tobacco products and ANDS among adults across 7 countries

Conduct a review of existing research and prepare a report relating to the relationship between COVID-19 and tobacco smoking or the use of nicotine products

Assess the availability, access, and efficacy of tobacco harm reduction in six culturally diverse countries across each World Health Organization region

Conduct ad-hoc analyses and assist in monitoring, evaluation, and learning support as a preferred research partner of the Agricultural Transformation Initiative

Conduct a tobacco marketing study in support of the Tobacco Transformation Index to establish a framework for tobacco companies’ marketing practices to support transition away from high-risk products while preventing uptake of reduced-risk product alternatives by non-smokers and youth

Research to determine the effects of tobacco use and smoking on long-term recovery from mild COVID-19 in South Africa. Disseminate results, including by publishing a manuscript(s) in a peer-reviewed scientific journal(s)

Report on government ownership in the tobacco industry, conflicts of interest, FCTC reporting, and public health policies

Conduct global survey of physicians to develop actionable insights to drive smoking cessation and harm reduction success worldwide

Scoping work for establishment of an African Center of Excellence for Smoking and Mental Health

Planning for a possible future center of excellence at Stellenbosch University

Development of a professional media hub to improve global communications around tobacco harm reduction