The Great Lakes Cassava Initiative
Cassava roots account for more than one third of all kilocalories consumed in many parts of the Great Lakes Region of sub-Saharan Africa. The normally dependable staple crop, particularly of poor small holder farmers, has been compromised by the combined effects of Cassava Mosaic Disease and Cassava Brown Streak Disease. The Great Lakes Cassava Initiative was developed to respond to the cassava crisis.
Click here to read an overview of GLCI, or browse the materials below.
Videos
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Using Laptops to Save Cassava Crops Catholic Relief Services used mini-laptops to save cassava crops in Western Kenya. |
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Fighting Cassava Disease in Africa's Great Lakes Region CRS provided an e-learning solution to help farmers prevent the spread of two major cassava diseases that are threatening the food security of millions of farmers in central and eastern Africa. |
Fact sheet
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Combating Cassava Diseases to Reduce Food Insecurity and Increase Incomes in the Great Lakes Region |
Final report
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Case studies
Brochures
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Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD)
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Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD)
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Handouts
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Cassava Brown Streak Disease
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Cassava Mosaic Disease
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Posters
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Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD)
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Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD)
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Visual aids
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Visual Aids and Key Messages for Cassava Field Workers
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Dispatches from the field
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Mission of the Great Lakes Cassava Initiative |
Updated on January 11, 2013