AID grant no. 690-0270-G-00-3055-00 to International Institute of Tropical Agriculture to accelerate multiplication and distribution of improved cassava and sweet potato planting material as a drought recovery measure in Malawi

IITA will multiply improved varieties of cassava and sweet potato at 20 primary and 50 secondary multiplication sites, distribute sufficient planting materials for resource-poor farmers to plant a total of 5,500 more ha (0.05 ha/farmer) of sweet potatoes and 3,000 more ha (0.01 ha/farmer) of improved cassava varieties. Part of the funds will be used to train extension agents in modern techniques of cassava and sweet potato propagation, multiplication, and distribution. The project will be implemented in collaboration with the Malawi National Root Crops Improvement Program, which will cooperate with international organizations, extension agents, and NGOs to establish and manage the multiplication sites and assist in distribution.