The Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have confirmed on behalf of the Government of Tanzania

that they will host the 13th Symposium of the Society in 2003. The proposed venue is Arusha.
(received 30 Mar 2001 from A. Westby)

Dr Regina Kapinga, currently Director of Research Coordination and Promotion at the Tanzania Commission of Science and Technology, has been selected as the Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee for the Symposium in 2003.
(received 18 June 2001 from A. Westby)