First Annual Conference Of The African Regional Pest Management Research And Development Nei'vl)Rk (Pestne:I') For Integrated Control Of Crop And Livestock Pests, Nairobi, Kenya

Abstract

From the recommendations made by the national delegates to the Meeting of the Working Group on the Implementation of the African Regional Pest Management Research and Development Network (PESTNET) for Integrated Control of Crop and Livestock Pests, held in Nairobi, June 22-24, 1986, the first Annual PESTNET was organised fram 27-30 April 1987. The purpose of the meeting was severalfold; Firstly, it was to review the progress made by the Network, and the proposed Workplans for the following year. Secondly, it was to assist the PESTNET Secretariat to focus the operational process of the Network. Thirdly, and most importantly, was to ensure effective national involvement and collective responsibility in steering the Network's performance.