This publication presents the Proceedings of the Validation Forum on the Global Cassava Development Strategy, held at FAO headquarters, Rome from 26 to 28 April 2000. The Forum endorsed the strategy document and adopted a plan of follow - up actions foe the Global Cassava Development Strategy. The Forum recommended that FAO, in its capacity as an intergovernmental organization, should play a key role in facilitation of the Strategy. The Proceedings will interest a wide range of readers including cassava producers, policy - makers, donors, scientists and technicians.
