Governments in Latin America and Africa will enhance policy in support of agriculture. Maize imports will be reduced. Intermediate goal Indicators Assumptions and risks New high yielding, input efficient, stress tolerant maize germplasm and innovative technologies will be developed and partially adopted.
Progress reports indicating efficiency of maize breeding methods.
Comprehensive national agricultural research policies in agreement with the national development plans in developing countries. Credit and agricultural inputs available at the national level. Purpose Indicators Assumptions and risks A network of maize scientists in the developing world provides high yielding, input efficient, stress tolerant germplasm and information for increasing maize productivity and sustainability. National research capacities enhanced. National programs receive more support from public and private sectors.