On May 6-1, 2002, a delegation from the University of Mali's College of Agriculture (IPR/IFRA) visited MSU. This visit was highly productive. Discussions were held with over 50 colleagues to explore possible collaborative work in research, teaching and outreach. The visit to MSU was followed by a trip to Washington and New York, where they met with representatives of USAID, the World Bank, USDA, IFPRI, and the Rockefeller Foundation. Our Malian colleagues, with input from some us at MSU, have developed a planning grant request, which they are have submitted to the World Bank office in Bamako

In November, 2002, MSU, through the Institute of International Agriculture, developed a proposal to the Association Liaison Office (ALO) for a collaborative project between MSU and IPR/IFRA to strengthen that school's 2-year agricultural technology program (known as the BAC + 2 program). In February, 2003, ALO announced it was funding that program.

Dr. Steve Esquith - Department of Philosophy has obtained funding to travel to Mali August, 2002 to explore the establishment of a short study abroad program in Mali focusing on ethical issues related to development (e.g., issue in bioethics). Click here for a copy of his report.