Abstract:
The IITA funding proposal is based on the proposed research program developed for thE
new Medium Term Plan (1993 - 1998). The plan reflects the intention of IITA to extend its
geographic focus to include the humid and sub-humid regions of sub-Saharan Africa, given the
availability of funds to do so. During 1993, the establishment of three new positions is proposec_.
They are: a banana/cassava specialist for East and Southern Africa; a breeder/agronomist for
cassava and plantains for the Humid Forest Station, Cameroon to identify improved germplasm for
the production systems in the humid forest zone; and an impact assessment specialist to be stationed
at headquarters.