Niger: ATSA-IDRC grant of $21.648 for SOS Tabagisme Niger

Where did you hear about this ATSA/IDRC grant to SOS Tabagisme Niger, managed by Inoussa Saouna?

On TCA. Because we scanned for you ATSA/IDRC website. We have not seen any official press release or specific information anywhere else. As you can see below, this is a 4 months project for 22.400 CAD. Awarded on November 20, 2009. It is about 9,8 millions CFA.

Regional projects — Sub-Saharan Africa

Tobacco and Poverty in Niger  Project Number 105835Start Date 2009/11/20Program Area/Group SEP | ATSA Subject Terms TOBACCO | SMOKING | ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS | SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS Area Under Study Sub-Saharan Africa | West Africa | Niger Project Type Research Project Project Sub-Type Policy Project Status Active Administrative Unit WARO Regional Office Area WARO Responsible Officer Gbedji, Eugene ODA Sector Health Education Canadian Collaboration No     Duration (months) 4 Extension (months) 0 Planned Completion Date 2010/03/20     Total Funding 22400     Abstract The majority of African countries South of Sahara are at the first stage of the tobacco epidemic, but tobacco consumption is increasing rapidly. Aware of the worldwide threat, the World Health Organization (WHO) initiated the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FTCT) and the majority of African countries have ratified it. Niger, once cited as an example in the anti-tobacco campaign for having been the first African country to adopt comprehensive legislation in this regard, is now trailing behind. The authorities have not made tobacco control a priority, nor has the issue featured in the national health development plan. Without evidence, it is very difficult to prompt the authorities to act. A study carried out by SOS Tobacco in Niger in 2003 showed that laborers and other people living on small trades - that is to say, the poorest - smoke the most. This grant will allow SOS Tobacco to update the data and get a more precise idea of tobacco expenditure and how it affects expenditure on other basic needs. The results will enable authorities, development partners, civil society organizations and the general public to wage the war on poverty through the anti-tobacco campaign. Recipient Institution(s) SOS Tabagisme-Niger Mailing Address B.P. 10763 | Niamey | Niger Institution Type Private - Not for Profit Geographic Scope National UN Organization No Component Number 001 Research Status Active Institution Country Niger Researcher Name M. Inoussa SAOUNA Legal Disclaimer : Use of this information shall be at the user's own risk and under the condition that IDRC is not liable for that use or its results.