Philip Morris International Calls for Proposals in Second Funding Round of PMI IMPACT, a Global Initiative to Fight Illegal T...
September 29 2017 - 6:18AM
Business Wire
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM)
is calling for funding proposals under PMI IMPACT, its USD 100
million global initiative to support third party projects dedicated
to fighting illegal trade. Proposals can come from private, public,
or non-governmental organizations, and interested organizations
must submit their applications by November 15, 2017.
For this second funding round, PMI IMPACT will focus on
initiatives that address converging forms of illegal trade and
related crimes, such as corruption, money laundering, and organized
criminal networks.
The projects can be implemented anywhere in the world, but
should have an impact in one or more of these geographic areas:
Eastern Europe, Middle East, North Africa, Tri-Border Area in South
America, Central America, South and Southeast Asia.
As highlighted by expert speakers from public institutions, law
enforcement, the private sector, and civil society at a two-day
conference on Combating Illicit Trade, held in London earlier this
week with the support of PMI IMPACT, illegal trade takes many forms
– ranging from the smuggling and counterfeiting of goods to human
trafficking, and the trade in drugs, arms, and wildlife. Illegal
activities are frequently interlinked and converge, as criminals
exploit the same large-scale trafficking routes and modes of
operation.
The PMI IMPACT Expert Council will review and select the
projects for funding.
“We are looking forward to receiving cutting-edge proposals that
will help private and public organizations improve their knowledge
and efficiency in the fight against this growing concern worldwide"
stated Alain Juillet, member of the PMI IMPACT Expert Council.
Interested organizations can find information on how to apply
for the second funding round of PMI IMPACT here.
Philip Morris International Inc.
PMI is a leading international tobacco company, with six of the
world's top 15 international brands and products sold in more than
180 markets. In addition to the manufacture and sale of cigarettes,
including Marlboro, the number one global cigarette brand, and
other tobacco products, PMI is engaged in the development and
commercialization of reduced-risk products (“RRPs”). RRPs is the
term PMI uses to refer to products that present, are likely to
present, or have the potential to present less risk of harm to
smokers who switch to these products versus continued smoking.
Through multidisciplinary capabilities in product development,
state-of-the-art facilities, and industry-leading scientific
substantiation, PMI aims to provide an RRP portfolio that meets a
broad spectrum of adult smoker preferences and rigorous regulatory
requirements. For more information, see www.pmi.com and
www.pmiscience.com.
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