On 30th October 2023, Tobacco Growers from around the world meet in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to call on governments’ support to the sector.

Member Organizations of the International Tobacco Growers’ Association (ITGA) from Argentina, Brazil, India, Malawi, Tanzania, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe, and tobacco sector stakeholders from Bulgaria, Portugal, Poland, South Africa and Switzerland gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for ITGA’s 2023 Annual General Meeting. 

The event was hosted by the Tanzanian Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. Hussein Bashe. During the Open Day Session, the key focus was put on environmental social governance (ESG) practices and the positive socio-economic impact of tobacco in rural communities.