Identify, characterize and propose ways to control root and tuber viral diseases in Africa
Establish monitoring and early warning systems for root and tuber viral diseases in West and Central Africa
Promote gender in the actions taken to fight roots and tuber viral diseases in West and Central Africa
Strengthen human and infrastructural capacity of the stakeholders of the root and tuber crops value chain
Evaluate West and Central Africa cassava germplasm for viruses and whiteflies’ resistance
Provide clean planting materials to small producers
Characterize and conserve plant genetic resources of roots and tubers in vitro
Develop cassava diseases’ epidemiological models to be used in WAVE participating countries
Establish national and regional capacities to respond to virus threats through training of young researchers in WAVE laboratories