General Remarks: ISTRC Symposia and Regional Events

That symposia have all been highly successful and have continued to attract an ever-widening group of participants, is illustrated by the continually increasing size of the proceedings.

In addition to International triennial symposia held by ISTRC, a number of associated and regional events have occurred over the past years. Of particular note have been the activities of the African Branch (AB) of the Society which was formally launched in June, 1978, and since then regular regional symposia have been held. It should be noted that the current President ISTRC-AB, Dr M Akoroda (1998 to present), also serves as Vice-President (Fund Raising) for the Society. It is also appropriate to mention that, although an entirely separate legal entity, the Indian Society for Tropical Root Crops is affiliated to ISTRC.