I.A.	Constraint #1:	Insufficient Natural Resource Management and Production Technologies
I.A.1.	Research area:	Pest and disease control through genetic and agronomic means
I.A.1.b.(1)	Activity #1:	Promote PCR capabilities (develop DNA protocols, screen RAPD primers; identify pathogens, develop diagnostic capabilities)
I.A.1.b.(2)	Activity #2:	"Fingerprint" Kalima and Bokosi/Temple lines
I.A.1.b.(3)	Activity #3:	Finish CBB co-evolution work
I.A.1.b.(4)	Activity #4:	Continue advance of Temple/Bokosi materials; incorporate CBB resistance (collaborate with LAC)
I.A.1.b.(5)	Activity #5:	Early Generation (EG) selections/nematodes
I.A.1.b.(6)	Activity #6:	Exchange of advanced lines between Tanzania and Malawi and other institutions
I.A.1.b.(7)	Activity #7:	Drought breeding materials
I.B.	Constraint #2:	Limited Storage Options
I.B.1.	Research area:	Pest and disease control through genetic and agronomic means
I.B.1.b.(1)	Activity #1:	Evaluation of bruchid-resistant (Arcelin-containing) lines on-farm and in the laboratory
I.B.1.b.(2)	Activity #2:	Acanthoscelides resistance–continue/initiate crosses between adapted bean lines from Tanzania and Malawi with CIAT lines resistant to A. obtectus, and between adapted lines and P. acutifolius.
I.C.	Constraint #3:	Insufficient Research for Improved Nutrition and Processing
I.C.1.	Research Area:	Bean culinary and nutritional quality issues
I.C.1.b.(1)	Activity #1:	Evaluate breeding lines and new varieities for cooking time
I.D.	Constraint #4:	Insufficient Socioeconomic/WID Research to Optimize Production Gains
I.D.1.	Research area:	Seed multiplication, dissemination and quality concerns
I.D.1.b.(1)	Activity #1:	Follow-up Ministry of Agriculture Seed Package Program (Adoption of Kalima in Malawi)
I.D.1.b.(2)	Activity #2:	Continue Rojo and SUA90 impact study
I.D.1.b.(3)	Activity #3:	Follow up of participatory research and selected early generation materials
I.D.1.b.(4)	Activity #4:	Compile and analyze production trends
I.D.1.b.(5)	Activity #5:	Facilitate collaboration among countries and programs
I.E.	Constraint #5:	Insufficient Cadre of Trained Personnel
I.E.1.	Research Area	Degree training
I.E.1.a.	Activity #1:	Training completed this year
I.E.1.b.	Activity #2:	Continuing training
I.E.1.c.	Activity #3:	New training
I.E.2.	Research Area:	Non-degree training
I.F.	Constraint #6:	Insufficient Access to Improved Seed, especially Preferred Varieties
I.F.1.	Research Area:	Seed multiplication, dissemination and quality concerns
I.F.1.b.(1)	Activity #1:	Multiply Kalima for Ministry dissemination in Malawi
I.F.1.b.(2)	Activity #2:	Multiply SUA 90, Rojo and bruchid lines
I.G.	Constraint #7:	Insufficient extension Services Supporting Beans in the Region
I.G.1.	Research area:	Seed multiplication, dissemination and quality concerns
I.G.1.b.(1)	Activity #1:	Training of trainers on diseases and insects for farmer field schools
I.G.1.b.(2)	Activity #2:	Bean Stem Maggot Workshop
I.G.1.b.(3)	Activity #3:	Print pamphlets on USA 90 and Rojo