Function of the Network
The principal functions of the Network are to-
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Identify strategic partners for tobacco control-related research;
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Organize and host tobacco control research conferences, scientific seminars and meetings;
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Assist members in documenting their research findings, lessons learned and best practices, and publishing them in international journals;
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Establish a virtual and printed library as a Tobacco Control Resource Center;
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Publish newsletters;
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Organize research capacity building workshops/trainings;
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Promote collaboration, coordination and networking among relevant national and international stakeholders including development partners and government;
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Identify and explore sources of financial and technical assistance potentially available to Network members; and
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Offer competitive grants for tobacco control research.
