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