"Strategy elements to transform the banana sector in Africa" (edited by F. Beed and R. Markham)

Download the strategy document here (PDF, 781 kB).

This strategy document is the product of expert opinion and detailed discussion among diverse stakeholders in Africa’s banana sector. FARA considers that it provides an informed and realistic foundation for prioritizing banana research and development. The goal is to use this strategy to invigorate the commercial banana sector in a sustained manner, while protecting food security, by encouraging partnerships that increase the impact of research and adoption of technological innovations. FARA encourages international, regional and national public research organizations, development agencies, NGOs and the private sector to use the priorities set out herein to guide their activities and investment decisions. In addition, to endorsement from FARA this strategy document is fully supported by IITA, Bioversity International and KARI.

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