Philippines

As discussed in our 1977 report, the Rodent Research Center (RRC) was
incorporated into the National Crop Protection Center as a unit enti-
tled "Control of Vertebrate Pests." The RRC was originally estab-
lished and operated in conjunction with the AID/DWRC vertebrate pest
control program. Our association with and support of the project is
continuing.

Bangladesh

An amendment to the existing AID Agricultural Research Project for
Bangladesh proposed the inclusion of a vertebrate pest component (see
1977 report). We are pleased to report that all negotiations and
administrative matters have been completed and the project is under-
way. Further details are presented in the Field Programs section of
this report.

Latin America

The Latin America Bureau (AID/Washington) proposed the establishment
of regional programs in Latin America to address problems of verte-
brate pest damage to agriculture with special emphasis placed on
those crops predominantly produced by small farmers (see 1977
report). Work on this proposal continued during 1978 and culminated
with the completion of a Project Paper. This document is presently
being reviewed by AID/Washington.