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Agriculture and Livelihoods

The Second Annual Agricultural Transformation Summit

After one year of programming, the Agricultural Transformation Initiative (ATI) convened its second annual Agricultural Transformation Summit on November 14, 2019. Focused on the theme of inclusive science, technology, and innovation, the event sought to encourage knowledge sharing and idea generation to drive agricultural transformation in Malawi.

Agriculture and Livelihoods

AgTech Challenge 2019

The Agricultural Transformation Initiative (ATI) convened its second annual Agricultural Transformation Summit. The summit sought to encourage knowledge sharing and idea generation in several ways, one of which was with an Agricultural Technology Fair called the “AgTech Challenge.” Primary, secondary and tertiary students presented innovations that addressed challenges faced by Malawian groundnut farmers. Noted inventor and author William Kamkwamba (The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind) served as a guest judge and mentor to student participants.

Agriculture and Livelihoods

Agricultural Transformation Initiative- Positioning Education for the Twenty-First Century

Global trends in artificial intelligence, automation, and bioinformatics are changing agriculture. If the Agricultural Transformation Initiative’s (ATI) investments into market-driven solutions are to reap benefits for smallholder tobacco farmers, agricultural market actors and farmers must have the high-tech skills necessary to succeed in twenty-first century agriculture. ATI is investing in global partnerships to bring world-class educational opportunities to aspiring Malawians.

Agriculture and Livelihoods

launching our agricultural transformation initiative in malawi, december 2018

The ATI is the Malawi branch of the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, that focuses specifically on smallholder farmers in Malawi.

Agriculture and Livelihoods

ngabaghila chatata: first place in 2018 youth pitch competition

The Agricultural Transformation Initiative’s youth pitch competition at the 2018 Agricultural Transformation Summit in Malawi

Agriculture and Livelihoods

hastings nhlane: second place in 2018 youth pitch competition

The Agricultural Transformation Initiative’s youth pitch competition at the 2018 Agricultural Transformation Summit in Malawi

Agriculture and Livelihoods

maness nkhata: third place in 2018 youth pitch competition

The Agricultural Transformation Initiative’s youth pitch competition at the 2018 Agricultural Transformation Summit in Malawi

Agriculture and Livelihoods

sautso mbendera: fourth place in 2018 youth pitch competition

The Agricultural Transformation Initiative’s youth pitch competition at the 2018 Agricultural Transformation Summit in Malawi

Agriculture and Livelihoods

luanar scholarship with the rotary club of lilongwe, december 2018

The Agricultural Transformation Initiative and the Rotary Club of Lilongwe Partner on Pilot Scholarship Fund for Malawi University LUANAR

Agriculture and Livelihoods

concept development of the center for agricultural transformation in malawi, new york, november 2018

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profile of farmers in malawi, december 2018

Agriculture and Livelihoods

The True Cost Of A Cigarette

A tobacco farming family in Malawi struggles in the face of rapidly changing economic realities.

Health, Science, and Technology

What is the World Health Organization’s Conference of the Parties (COP9 2021)

Fifteen years ago, the World Health Organization developed the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), the goal of which is to provide governments with guidelines for reducing tobacco use. Since then, representatives have convened every two years to discuss ways in which the FCTC, or its implementation, might be improved. This meeting is referred to as the Conference of the Parties (COP), and its ninth iteration is scheduled to take place in November of 2021.

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On World No Tobacco Day, the Foundation Urges Smokers to Quit or Switch to Harm-Reduction Products

Decades After Cessation Initiatives Began, 1 Billion Smokers Remain Worldwide

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Dr. Villoo Morawala-Patell: At the Frontlines of Genomic Research

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Catania’s Vital Path to Smoking Reduction and Cessation

Webinars

Tackling Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products

This public webinar focuses on why we need to do more to minimize illicit trade of tobacco products, with best practices from experts.

Webinars

Tailoring Taxes to Health Risks

The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World brought together global tax experts to offer their perspectives and recommendations on tailoring policy and taxes according to public health risks.

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announcement of 2018 state of smoking survey results

The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World announces the results of the 2018 State of Smoking Survey on March 19, 2018.

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global confusion

A look at the challenges and solutions for ending smoking worldwide.

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Derek Yach announces the release of the Tobacco Transformation Index ™

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The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World’s 2020 Annual Report Video

Progress & perseverance in the mission to end smoking. A message from Derek Yach for the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World’s 2020 Annual Report.

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Interview With Armenian Public TV – Derek Yach – Founder Of Foundation For A Smoke-Free World

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Interview With Armenian Public TV – Derek Yach – Founder Of Foundation For A Smoke-Free World

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New Paths

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an excerpt from “learning from disruption” forum hosted today by the economist corporate network

October 11, 2018
Hong Kong

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busph symposium 2018

Private-Sector Collaborations with Academic Public Health: Opportunities and Challenges
October 2, 2018
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an excerpt from the global tobacco and nicotine forum speech

September 13, 2018

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the vision

The Foundation will fund research and support collaborative initiatives to accelerate progress in reducing harm and deaths from smoking worldwide.

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accelerating an end to smoking

Foundation president Derek Yach reflects on 15 years of progress under the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention for Tobacco Control, and looks ahead to what’s next.

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new centre of research excellence launched in new zealand

Congratulations to Dr. Marewa Glover, one of New Zealand’s foremost tobacco control experts, on the launch of a new Centre of Research Excellence on Indigenous Sovereignty & Smoking.

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What is the World Health Organization’s Conference of the Parties?

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the future of tobacco research in the u.s.

NYU Professors David B Abrams and Raymond Niaura discuss emerging trends in tobacco research & their work as faculty facilitators in the NYU GPH Tobacco Research Lab.