Prior to 1984, tobacco growers world-wide had no unified voice. This changed on November 26th of that year when farmers from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Malawi, the U.S.A. and Zimbabwe agreed to form an organisation to promote and develop their common interests throughout the world. From that agreement emerged the International Growers' Association (ITGA). The ITGA time-line, below, lists the most important dates in the history of the ITGA.
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1984
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Foundation of the ITGA by Argentina, Brazil, Canada, the U.S.A., Malawi and Zimbabwe.
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1988
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Admission of South Africa and Zambia
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1989
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Admission of Italy and the Philippines
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1990
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Mr. David Walder appointed ITGA Chief Executive
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1991
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Admission of India and Malaysia
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1992
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Admission of Burundi, Cyprus and Nigeria
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1993
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Admission of Mexico
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1993
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Admission of Tanzania
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1995
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Admission of Poland
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1997
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Admission of Croatia, Portugal and Venezuela
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1998
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Mr. David Walder retires from his office as Chief Executive of the ITGA
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1998
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Mr. António Abrunhosa appointed ITGA Chief Executive
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1999
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Headoffice moves to Castelo Branco, Portugal
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1999
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Admission of Kenya and Uganda
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2000
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Introduction of the Supporters Category
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2002
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Admission of China and the Dominican Republic
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2004
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Application for membership by Indonesia and Pakistan
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2004
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Admission of Bulgaria and Italy
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2006
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Canada resigns as a Founder Member
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2006
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Malaysia is readmitted
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2008
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Colombia joins the ITGA
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2010
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Indonesia and Philippines joins the ITGA
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