PlantwisePlus Annual Report 2021
Published: March, 2022
Annual review
This report presents an update on PlantwisePlus implementation between January and December 2021. This global programme consists of more than 50 activities under 13 outputs. To simplify communication, this report gives a narrative on progress made through a selection of key highlights from programme activities, challenges encountered and measures taken during the reporting period, as well as listing some of the next steps to be taken in 2022.
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