The United States Government (USG), the Agricultural Research Institute of Mozambique (IIAM) and the International Institute Potato Center (CIP) announced on May 8th, in Nampula, the expansion of the Viable Sweet Potato for Africa (VISTA) activity. Financially this project investment will pass from $2.25 million to $12.25 million.
The United States Government through its Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a long-time supporter of the International Center for Potato (CIP) and its programs for breeding, multiplying and marketing this type potato.
Author: U.S. Embassy Maputo