1988 Mid year progress report: CIMMYT Central American / Caribean regional maize program

Abstract

According to the priorities established in the work plan of 1988-1989, CIMMYT staff based in Guatemala spent 18 weeks traveling in El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Panama, Costa Rica, Republica Dominicana, and Cuba on consulting trips. The remaining 8 weeks were devoted to activities related with Guatemala National Programs, Experimental Stations, Farmer Production, and Seed Production. Consulting activities were important during this time period since most of the countries planting seasons begin in May. Various workshops were held at the end of 1987 while results and planning meetings for 1988 were conducted in every country during January and February. An important annual meeting of the "Coordinators for Central America/Caribbean", was held in Guatemala from May 4-8 (see proceedings of the committee CEP) and an executive review committee was formed.